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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. Why is Spunk seen as a hero?
(a) He has killed several men.
(b) He wears a cape.
(c) He isn't afraid of anything.
(d) He saved a woman's life.

2. How do Joe's clothes fit him?
(a) They are flattering.
(b) Like a glove.
(c) Very well.
(d) Poorly.

3. What does Spunk continue to do after his trial?
(a) Work a dangerous job.
(b) Sing and write music.
(c) Cook.
(d) Work as a police officer.

4. How can Joe be described?
(a) Confident.
(b) Dumb.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Nervous.

5. What weapon does Spunk claim Joe had, in Chapter 2?
(a) A knife.
(b) A meatax.
(c) A hammer.
(d) A pistol.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose partner does Spunk seduce?

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

3. Who is Spunk dating after his trial?

4. Who do Elijah and Walter see walking down the street in Chapter 1?

5. What is Spunk's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Spunk dies in Chapter 4.

2. What is the wake for Spunk like?

3. Who narrates the final chapter? Is this effective?

4. From what perspective is Chapter 2 told? Why is this important?

5. Describe the scene surrounding Joe's death.

6. Describe the events leading up to the end of Chapter 1 and the confrontation between Joe and Spunk.

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

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

9. What is Spunk's reaction immediately following Joe's death? How is it different from Lena's reaction?

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

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