Cane Test | Final Test - Hard

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Cane Test | Final Test - Hard

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Muriel going to the show with at 8 o'clock after Dan leaves?

2. What color is the honey of the beehive against the black night sky?

3. Where does the dog go at night in "Calling Jesus"?

4. What part of the street does the speaker use in "Her Lips are Copper Wire" to describe the woman?

5. Who does Dan compare himself to when he makes the exclamation in the theater?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Cane," we see examples of both technology and nature. Where do we see both taking place? How are they portrayed? Does Toomer present one in a positive or negative light? Why might the comparison be made? Are they representative of anything?

Essay Topic 2

Toomer includes many examples of interracial relationships within "Cane." Using at least two examples, discuss the author's feelings on said relationships. How are interracial couples treated at the time by society? What adversities do they face, and how do they deal with these?

Essay Topic 3

In sections one and two of "Cane," we see a significant shift from viewing the experience of the rural African American to the urban African American. Compare and contrast the experience for rural and urban African Americans as depicted in "Cane".

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