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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. Who is accused of attacking someone else from behind in Chapter 2?
(a) Joe.
(b) Elijah.
(c) Walter.
(d) Spunk.

3. How do the men treat Joe when he comes into the store?
(a) They laugh at his jokes.
(b) They ridicule him.
(c) With sympathy.
(d) With respect and deference.

4. What promises has Spunk made to Lena, according to Elijah?
(a) He will become rich and famous.
(b) He will build a house for her and look after her.
(c) They will have many children and a nice home.
(d) He will take her far away and give her anything she wants.

5. From what perspective is Chapter 2 told?
(a) Third-person.
(b) Second-person.
(c) First-person.
(d) It fluctuates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can the men do to Spunk in Chapter 2?

2. What do Walter and Elijah think Joe will do when he sees Spunk?

3. What does Spunk continue to do after his trial?

4. How do people in the town treat Spunk?

5. Where do the men bring the sheriff from, in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way does this story address justice?

3. Why do you think the court decided that Spunk acted out of self-defense?

4. What role do Walter and Elijah play in this story?

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

6. Describe the scene surrounding Joe's death.

7. What offer from Spunk does Lena refuse in Chapter 1? Why do you think she does this?

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

9. Describe the relationship between Joe and Lena.

10. Describe the setting for this story as given in the beginning of Chapter 1.

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