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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Beehive", where does the Earth fit into the universal honeycomb?

2. What is the last image of the storm in "Storm Ending"?

3. How is the rain dripping in "Storm Ending"?

4. Why are Rhobert's legs bowed?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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