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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 call Elijah before he dies?

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

3. How does Spunk plan to kill the animal?

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

5. What does Spunk call Joe before Spunk dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Joe and Spunk. How are their lives different? How are the characters the same?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Which character in Hurston's book is most likable? Why? Which character do you like the least? What is it about that particular character that causes you to dislike him or her?

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