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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Paul live?

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

3. What does the speaker in "Her Lips are Copper Wire" say to the woman of whom he speaks?

4. How will those in attendance at Rhobert's funeral remember him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women play a huge role in Jean Toomer's "Cane". How are they depicted? Does Toomer seem to respect or disrespect women? Which characters do we see supporting this assertion?

Essay Topic 2

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".

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the racially charged "Cane," we see depictions of white men. How are they shown? In what ways do they interact with the Black community? How do they deal with racial stratification?

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