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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to theology, Flannery also discusses __________ in the letters in this section.
(a) Psychiatry.
(b) Politics.
(c) Culture.
(d) Philosophy.

2. Who are the mutual friends that Flannery shares with William Sessions?
(a) The O'Briens.
(b) The Fitzgeralds.
(c) The Malones.
(d) The Stewarts.

3. From which college did Flannery graduate?
(a) University of Georgia.
(b) Savannah College of Art and Design.
(c) Georgia Tech.
(d) Georgia State College for Women.

4. How did Flannery break some ribs?
(a) Playing polo.
(b) Car accident.
(c) Coughing.
(d) Fall from horse.

5. What liquor does Flannery keep at home as a pain killer?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Gin.
(c) Wine.
(d) White rum.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Flannery think young writers should be treated?

2. What years are covered in Part I: Up North and Getting Home?

3. What does Flannery need to do in order to pass her Driver's Test?

4. Who writes the introduction of the book?

5. Flannery took white rum for pain when she broke her ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the Editorial Note?

2. What information about writing fundamentals does Flannery share in the first letters in this section?

3. What do Flannery's letters always seem to be a blend of?

4. What is Flannery's lifestyle after she leaves Yaddo?

5. What important note about Flannery does the editor include at the beginning of this section?

6. The writings will show Flannery's growth in what areas of her life?

7. Who writes the introduction for the book and what does she find so intriguing about the letters?

8. What does Flannery mention about Celtic names in Georgia?

9. How does Flannery describe her driving test debacle to Maryat Lee?

10. Who are some of Flannery's earliest contacts?

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