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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Nel and Helene get on by accident?

2. Who is the protector in her friendship?

3. Who goes to war in 1917 and is never the same after he returns?

4. What is the name of the child who becomes constipated?

5. How much money is Shadrack given after his release?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the problem with the land that the farmer gave away?

2. What causes Shadrack to be so frightened when he is in the hospital?

3. Who are Eva's children in the novel "Sula?"

4. What does Hannah take to her mother on Thursday?

5. What are some of the interesting things that others are noticing about Sula?

6. What is the newest interest of Sula and Nel as they go off on their random adventures?

7. What are Sula and Hannah's reputations among the women in regards to their attitudes toward men?

8. Who does Nel marry in this section?

9. What neighborhood is "Sula" set in?

10. What does Sula eventually do to Eva?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The moniker of the 'Bottom' is introduced from the very beginning as a way to differentiate the area in Medallion. What do you think this name is meant to signify? In what ways is the name appropriate? In what ways is the name not appropriate? What other names might be appropriate for this town? Who do you think came up with this name?

Essay Topic 2

Eva's killing of Plum is a shocking scene in this book. What does this say about Eva? Do you think Plum was as lost a cause as Eva believed him to be? Why was Plum so lost? What does the fire signify symbolically as it burns Plum? Why doesn't Hannah help Plum in that scene? What would have happened if Eva hadn't killed Plum?

Essay Topic 3

Jude Green is another interesting male character that seems to be lacking any power in the story. Why does he feel as though he is less than a man? What does he do to try to prove his manliness? Is he successful in his actions? What weaknesses does Jude exhibit? What does this seem to say about the role of being a man?

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