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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who says the animal must have been a "h'ant"?

4. Who does Spunk say caused his death?

5. What is Spunk doing with the Bradley house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hurston uses a narrative point of view throughout the entire play. Why do you think it was written this way? What are the pros and cons of using this point of view in this particular story?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Spunk and Lena are in love? What about Joe and Lena? Support your opinions with specific examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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