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

Short Answer Questions

1. What words does Spunk use to describe Joe right before Spunk dies?

2. What is Spunk doing with the Bradley house?

3. What does Lena do in Chapter 4?

4. What color is the animal that comes into the house in Chapter 3?

5. Where does Spunk say he will go right after he dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Hurston incorporate the concept of man versus self in the novel? Which character do you think is the best example of man versus self, and why?

Essay Topic 2

How would you describe the development of the relationship between Lena and Spunk? Why do you think Lena becomes so quickly attached to him? What benefits do both characters derive from the relationship?

Essay Topic 3

There are several instances of irony in Hurston's book. Identify at least one of these instances and describe why Hurston may have used irony when describing this particular situation.

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