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

Short Answer Questions

1. What words does Spunk use to describe Joe right before Spunk dies?

2. Where is Spunk when he dies?

3. What does the expert in Chapter 3 say is wrong with the thing Spunk believes is moving?

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

5. Why does Spunk say Joe didn't come to his face to kill him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Hurston incorporate the concept of man versus self in the novel? Which character do you think is the best example of man versus self, and why?

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

Identify at least three instances of foreshadowing in Hurston's novel. Why would these instances be included? How would the story change if they had not been included?

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