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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which dancer in the theater particularly appeals to John?

3. At what age does the speaker begin to tell the story of Avey?

4. What type of bee is the speaker in "Beehive"?

5. Where do Louisa and Bob meet secretly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The African-American experience in post-slavery America is the foundation upon which "Cane" is built. What are common experiences of Black Americans in "Cane"? How are these influenced by America's slave past? How are they the same? Different? What does this say about the progression (or lack thereof) of America as a society?

Essay Topic 2

Childbirth is a recurring event in "Cane." Discuss how pregnancy and childbirth are viewed by the communities presented in "Cane". How are children treated? How are mothers treated? What situations do we see that are similar, and how are they resolved?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout "Cane," we are given examples of metaphorical imagery. Using examples from the text, detail the author's use of metaphor as a means to purvey the pain and sorrow of the African-American experience in the South.

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