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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event has just happened preceding the descriptions in "Seventh Street"?

2. Where would the drone bee optimally be if he were not in the beehive?

3. Why does the speaker in "Harvest Song" not call out to his fellow workers?

4. What do Dorris and John speak about in the theater?

5. Where do Louisa and Bob meet secretly?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

The redemptive nature of Christianity is a major theme in "Cane". How do we see redemption being played out in both the stories and poems of "Cane"? From what and how are characters redeemed? Is the God that Toomer presents a vengeful or forgiving God?

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