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

Short Answer Questions

1. Deacon Simms accuses Dave Carter of what?

2. Why does Dave Carter insist that no one in town has any right to determine Jim Weston's punishment?

3. What does Daisy do after Jim Weston decides that he would rather have his freedom than marry her?

4. How is Jim Weston escorted out of town?

5. What does Sister Taylor suggest that Sister Lewis should do for her daughter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Because of the falling out between the authors, "Mule Bone" is actually an unfinished play. Review the play and critique it. What changes would you suggest to improve upon the current version? Look at the notes about name changes as well. What versions of names would you use? How would you change or enhance some scenes? Be sure to refer to specific sections and examples as you discuss the play.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

From beginning to end, Act 3 is much more about Jim's and Dave's relationship than it is about Daisy's relationship with either of the men. Prove this observation by providing and analyzing evidence that reflects the importance of their relationship to the scene.

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