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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Spunk say he felt in Chapter 4?

2. What does Spunk claim is happening to him at work in Chapter 3?

3. What comes into the house when Spunk and Lena are together?

4. What color is the animal that comes into the house in Chapter 3?

5. What does the animal in Chapter 3 do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several instances of irony in Hurston's book. Identify at least one of these instances and describe why Hurston may have used irony when describing this particular situation.

Essay Topic 2

What is the purpose of a foil in literature? Describe one character in Hurston's work that you believe is a foil of another character. Why do you think Hurston may have created characters that emphasize each other's qualities?

Essay Topic 3

What do you think is the main theme of Hurston's book? Identify at least three events in "Spunk" that communicate this theme.

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