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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lena do in Chapter 4?

2. Where does Spunk say he will go right after he dies?

3. Who goes to the wake in Chapter 4?

4. What does the community bring to the wake?

5. What does Spunk call Joe before Spunk dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the concept of a tragic hero (or heroine). Describe one character in Hurston's book that you think can be described as a tragic hero, and explain what makes them fit the description. Why does Hurston decide to include this particular character in the book? What does he or she represent?

Essay Topic 2

What does the Bradley house symbolize? What do you think Hurston was trying to communicate to readers by including this element in the story?

Essay Topic 3

How does the setting of Hurston's book contribute to the story and the reader's experiences?

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