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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does everyone believe has happened when the church bell begins to toll?
2. Why does Jim Weston pull Daisy down to sit on the tracks with him?
3. What other forgotten item does Lum Boger bring back to the trial?
4. What reason is given to support the idea of the Methodist minister leading the prayer?
5. What does Jim Weston assume when he sees Dave coming down the tracks?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hughes and Hurston wrote "Mule Bone" as a homage to the use of humor in overcoming adversity. Oppressed cultures often rely on humor as a means of survival, and among Southern post-slavery African-Americans, humor and sarcasm were a means of attacking others and of expressing affection. Describe how this concept emerges in "Mule Bone." In what ways does humor strengthen bonds, and in what ways is it used to attack others? Provide specific examples from the text to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Describe the conflict between the Methodists and the Baptists. How much of their conflict is rooted in religious doctrine, and how much is rooted in individual, personal bias? What do their complaints about each other reveal about the people in the community? What does their behavior reveal about their understanding of ethics, morality and values? Provide examples from the text to help support your points.
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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