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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state do the speaker and Avey have an encounter in the park?

2. What is the hair of the woman described compared to in "Portrait in Georgia"?

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

4. What is Tom's reaction when men mention Louisa and Bob?

5. In what game do Bona and Paul touch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast the stories written about theaters ("Box Seat" and Theater"). How are the characters in the stories similar/different? What does the theater represent in each?

Essay Topic 3

Ostracization is a key theme in Jean Toomer's "Cane". Using at lease three chapters, discuss the theme and how it is executed. Whom do we see ostracized and by whom? How is it being done? Is this a reflection of society or an individual act?

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