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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the relationship between the Methodists and the Baptists in town.

2. What is Mary Ella's criticism about the Methodist Church?

3. Of what, in addition to assault, does Joe Clarke suggest that Jim Weston is guilty?

4. Which of the following best describes the Baptist position on Jim Weston's guilt?

5. What draws Joe Clarke's attention to Jim Weston and Dave Carter's fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Dave and Jim compete for Daisy's affections in Act 3?

2. How do the Methodists and Baptists continue their argument into Act 3?

3. Describe Elder Simms' attitude toward the people of the town.

4. How do Jim's and Dave's attitudes toward Daisy change at the end of Act 3?

5. How do the women's attitudes toward Daisy differ from the men's?

6. Why does Sister Taylor want to testify at the trial even though she was not present at the fight?

7. About what do the men on the porch tease Teets and Bootsie? How do the girls respond?

8. Compare the greeting that Sisters Thomas and Taylor give Reverend Childers and Joe Lindsay to the greeting that they give Deacon Simms and Joe Clarke.

9. What excuse does Dave offer to prove that he is not on his way to visit Daisy?

10. Describe the relationship between Joe Clarke and his wife.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ironically, the disagreement between Dave and Jim in some ways mirrors the falling out between the authors. While Dave and Jim fight over a girl, Hughes and Hurston fought over the play itself. Compare and contrast the disagreements between these two pairs. What do these details reveal about the friendships? You may use the essays included in the Harper Perennial edition to help with this topic.

Essay Topic 2

Many different characters express their opinions regarding the responsibility that Daisy bears in the fight between Jim and Dave, and their opinions are wide-ranging. Characterize Daisy. Is she an innocent bystander or a manipulative tease? Provide evidence from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

One of the themes of "Mule Bone" is the criticism of religious intolerance. Using the authors' perspective, capture their points of view in an essay. Use specific examples that would mirror the types of complaints that Hughes and Hurston present in "Mule Bone."

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