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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. Who is Chicken Little elated to tell about his afternoon with Sula and Nel?

2. What is the background of the boys who threaten Nel?

3. Where do Helene and Nel travel to?

4. Whose house is classy, proper, and clean?

5. What is the only response of Shadrack to Sula?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Eva have to say about Hannah's accusations?

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

3. What are some of the rumors that begin to fly about Sula?

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

5. What is Eva's response when Sula comes to visit her?

6. What does Sula eventually do to Eva?

7. How does Sula show her protectiveness when the boys approach her and Nel?

8. What did the farmer tell the slaves about the land?

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

10. What is Nel taken aback by when she visits Eva?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The use of fire is symbolic in many ways to this story. Give two examples of how fire is used in this story. What does the fire symbolize to the story? How does it help the characters? How does it harm the characters? Conversely, what is the symbolism of water in this story? How is it used and what does it mean?

Essay Topic 2

The start of the novel is actually the ending, which makes the reader understand where the story is headed. What is the use of the ending at the beginning meant to say about the story? Does this beginning help to strengthen the story? Why or why not? Does this beginning weaken or strengthen the story? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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