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

3. Who says that Spunk should be nervous after what he did to Joe?

4. What does Lena do in Chapter 4?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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