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

Short Answer Questions

1. What order does Joe Clarke give to the people at the trial before they leave the church?

2. What does Jim Weston take with him as he leaves town?

3. Why does Joe Clarke get frustrated with Lum Boger?

4. What will Jim Weston do to support himself and Daisy?

5. Why does Deacon Simms refuse to allow Reverend Childers to use his Bible?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the importance of satire in the play. Where do the authors include satire, and what aspects of society are they criticizing? How effective are their attempts at satire? Provide examples from the text to support your point.

Essay Topic 2

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."

Essay Topic 3

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.

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