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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 happened to the seeds when the people would try to farm in this new land?

2. Who says that she loves Sula, but she does not like her?

3. How long was Shadrack in the hospital when he was?

4. What does Eva accidentally sip?

5. Who does Nel strike up a friendship with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nel think about her grandmother?

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

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

4. What happens to Teapot, the five year old boy that knocks on Sula's door?

5. What does Nel do because she is so upset about her interaction with Eva?

6. What has been sparked in Nel?

7. What is the date of National Suicide Day?

8. Why is Shadrack released from the hospital?

9. What does Sula eventually do to Eva?

10. Why is Shadrack arrested after his release from the hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of National Suicide Day is one that seems almost humorous at first, but it takes on a darker tone. Why do you think Shadrack created this holiday? Why are others afraid of it? Why do you think he never really stops celebrating this day? What is the overall symbolism of this holiday for him and for the people of Bottom? How do you think the rest of the town feels about it privately?

Essay Topic 2

BoyBoy is one of the few male characters in this story. What is the role of the men in this story? What does this day about Morrison's views of female power and influence? What weaknesses does Morrison expose in the male gender? What advantages does female dominance seem to offer to the story? What are the downfalls of being a women in 'Sula'?

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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