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

Short Answer Questions

1. Seventh Street is located in which city?

2. Although his body is weak, how is the speaker's soul described in "Prayer"?

3. In what city does Paul live?

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

5. What does the speaker worry about when calling the spirits in "Prayer"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Temptation and the wrath of God are common themes examined in "Cane". Using at least three examples, where do we see these themes playing out? What are characters tempted by, and how do they deal with these temptations? What is the anticipated or seen reaction of God?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of love is often explored in "Cane". Write an essay using at least three examples answering the following: Where do we see love depicted in "Cane"? Who is the love shared by? Rejected by? How are these stories different? Similar?

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