View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take for Eva to build her house?

2. Who is the protector in her friendship?

3. Who is dark with unpredictable moments?

4. Who finds Chicken Little's body?

5. Who witnessed the horrific burning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Sula's defense for the actions she has taken in her life?

2. Why does Sula love the attention that Jude gives to Nel?

3. Why does Eva call the three children she's rescued from the street by one name?

4. How would the neighborhood be described as in the past?

5. What amazes Nel as she considered the way things have changed?

6. What happens to Helene as she goes to see her grandmother?

7. How does Shadrack's first encounter with the enemy go?

8. What neighborhood is "Sula" set in?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the scene that includes Chicken Little, Sula, and Nel. What happens in this scene? What do you think Sula and Nel both thought when he did not emerge from the water? Do they feel guilty about their actions at this point? Why or why not? Do you think Shadrack understands what has happened? Why or why not? What does this scene say about Sula?

Essay Topic 2

Eva is constantly taking in new people into her home, but what are her motivations for doing so? What does she say her motivations are? What do you think she really wants from these people? How do her actions in taking people in affect those boarders? Are there any success stories of the people who have lived in her home?

Essay Topic 3

Shadrack seems to be suffering from significant mental issues at the beginning of the story. Do you think Shadrack was always plagued with these issues or were they caused by something else? If so, what? What is the reason for your answer? What is happening to Shadrack in the hospital? Why is he not seen as having issues that need medical attention? What is Shadrack a symbol of in this story? Why is this important?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 652 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample