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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who claims he was attacked from behind?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Joe.
(c) Walter.
(d) Spunk.

2. What does Lena say about the house she lives in now?
(a) It belongs to her.
(b) It is lonely.
(c) She would never, ever leave it.
(d) She hates it.

3. Why does Walter think Spunk is seeing Lena?
(a) Because her husband is timid.
(b) Because she is attracted to him.
(c) Because she is getting old.
(d) Because she has a lot of money.

4. Who is Elijah Mosley's sidekick?
(a) His nephew.
(b) Joe.
(c) Spunk.
(d) Walter.

5. Why doesn't Joe fight Spunk?
(a) He doesn't want to embarrass Spunk.
(b) He is suffering from a medical condition.
(c) He is afraid he will get hurt.
(d) It is unclear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the men treat Joe this way?

2. From what perspective is Chapter 2 told?

3. Where does Spunk lead the men in Chapter 2?

4. What is Joe's wife's name?

5. How can Spunk's clothes best be described?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the fact that Spunk is not able to use his gun to kill the bobcat ironic?

2. What does Spunk seem to think the bobcat is?

3. Describe the scene surrounding Joe's death.

4. What is fascinating about Spunk? In finishing Chapter 1, what do you predict will happen to him?

5. Describe the relationship between Joe and Lena.

6. What is the resolution of Hurston's story?

7. Do you admire Spunk or despise him? Why?

8. Are there any surprise guests at Spunk's wake? Why is it a surprise?

9. What is the climax of Hurston's story?

10. How does Joe react when Spunk seduces Lena? Do you think he would have reacted differently if Spunk had not been so intimidating?

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