A Good Man is Hard to Find MC

Based on the story "A Good Man is Hard to Find," what inference can you make about the grandmother's character from her interactions with the Misfit?

• She is manipulative and self-centered.

• She is compassionate and understanding.

• She is indifferent and detached.

• She is naive and innocent.

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TX.110.36.C.4F

Evaluate the details in "A Good Man is Hard to Find" to determine the key idea about the nature of goodness.

• Goodness is inherent and cannot be changed.

• Goodness is subjective and varies from person to person.

• Goodness is a social construct and not real.

• Goodness is a complex trait that can be influenced by circumstances.

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TX.110.36.C.4G

Analyze how the theme of redemption is developed through the grandmother's character in "A Good Man is Hard to Find."

• Through her consistent moral superiority.

• Through her final moments of clarity and connection.

• Through her interactions with her family.

• Through her refusal to change her ways.

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TX.110.36.C.6A

In "A Good Man is Hard to Find," how does Flannery O'Connor use the character of the Misfit as a foil to the grandmother?

• By highlighting the Misfit's kindness.

• By contrasting the Misfit's honesty with the grandmother's deceit.

• By showing the Misfit's ignorance.

• By emphasizing the Misfit's wealth.

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TX.110.36.C.6B

Analyze how O'Connor's use of diction and syntax contributes to the mood in "A Good Man is Hard to Find."

• The use of complex sentences creates a sense of confusion.

• The use of simple, direct language creates a sense of tension.

• The use of flowery language creates a sense of romance.

• The use of technical jargon creates a sense of detachment.

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TX.110.36.C.8F

What inference can be made about the Misfit's view on life based on his dialogue in "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?

• He believes life is meaningless.

• He believes life is full of opportunities.

• He believes life is a test of faith.

• He believes life is a series of random events.

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TX.110.36.C.4F

Evaluate the details in the story to determine the key idea about family dynamics in "A Good Man is Hard to Find."

• Family members always support each other.

• Family relationships are often strained and complex.

• Family is the most important aspect of life.

• Family dynamics are simple and straightforward.

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TX.110.36.C.4G

Analyze how the theme of violence is developed through the plot in "A Good Man is Hard to Find."

• Through the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

• Through the unexpected and brutal actions of the Misfit.

• Through the grandmother's gentle nature.

• Through the family's harmonious interactions.

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TX.110.36.C.6A

How does O'Connor develop the grandmother as a complex character in "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?

• By showing her as purely evil.

• By depicting her as a one-dimensional character.

• By revealing her flaws and moments of grace.

• By portraying her as a perfect moral guide.

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TX.110.36.C.6B

Analyze how the author's choice of words and sentence structure contribute to the tone of "A Good Man is Hard to Find."

• The formal language creates a tone of detachment.

• The casual language creates a tone of humor.

• The ironic language creates a tone of cynicism.

• The poetic language creates a tone of nostalgia.

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TX.110.36.C.8F