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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following continues to be an integral part of Flannery's letters?

2. Who wins the National Book Award in this section?

3. In which of the following styles does Flannery write her letters?

4. What type of lifestyle did Flannery have?

5. Who does Flannery note has been drunk for the past two Mondays?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has become evident about the information Flannery shares with her different friends?

2. How does Flannery describe a teaching assignment to Cecil?

3. What is known about the last letter Flannery ever wrote?

4. Explain how Flannery's humble work mirrors her simple lifestyle.

5. How does Flannery integrate formal and regional writing in her letters?

6. What is known about Flannery's romantic or personal life as revealed through her letters?

7. What is Flannery's perspective on helping other writers?

8. How does Sally Fitzgerald's being a friend of Flannery's enriched the experience of the letters for the reader?

9. What does Flannery write about conversion to her friend, "A?"

10. How does Flannery describe her writing process?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Flannery O'Connor was no stranger to disappointment and rejection. From what you know of O'Connor's life and personality through these letters, what were her biggest letdowns? How did she manage through them? How did her coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of her life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Flannery O'Connor. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What is her primary motivation at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 3

There is more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the letters and note why they are examples of irony.

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