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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 will do for Joe after Spunk dies?

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

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

4. What happens to what the community brings to the wake?

5. Which character seems to have come out the winner in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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