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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. What weapon does Spunk carry with him?
(a) A pocket knife.
(b) An assault weapon.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) An Army 45.

2. What does Joe say he plans to use to hurt Spunk?
(a) A razor.
(b) A knife.
(c) A handgun.
(d) Wit.

3. What conclusion does the court come to in Chapter 2?
(a) Spunk acted in self-defense.
(b) Spunk is guilty of first-degree murder.
(c) Spunk is scary and should not be messed with.
(d) There is not enough evidence.

4. Which character has a quick temper?
(a) Lena.
(b) Elijah.
(c) Spunk.
(d) Joe.

5. Where is Spunk cut in Chapter 2?
(a) His bicep.
(b) His scalp.
(c) Inside his mouth.
(d) On his back.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Spunk claim Joe had, in Chapter 2?

2. What is Spunk's occupation?

3. What is Elijah's role in the story?

4. Who gave Lena the house she lives in?

5. How long is Spunk's trial?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Walter think about Spunk killing Joe?

4. When Joe enters the store in Chapter 1, how is he treated?

5. Describe the scene surrounding Joe's death.

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

7. How do others in the town treat Spunk? Why do they treat him this way?

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

9. In what way does this story address justice?

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

(see the answer keys)

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