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

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does Dorris have on those around her?

2. What wish is expressed by the speaker in "Beehive"?

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

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

5. What is the overall physical state of the speaker in "Harvest Song"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 intersection of Black and white society in the early twentieth century is discussed thoroughly in "Cane". Where do we see this intersection? How does it affect the daily lives of those belonging to each community? Are the interactions wrought of this intersection positive or negative? What might the author be attempting to say about Black/white relations?

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