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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sula says she may be __________, but she has lived a full life.

2. What does Nel feel Eva is?

3. Where does Sula's visitor (as named in #139) head to when he leaves?

4. Who does the groom sing with?

5. What kind of role does the groom feel he will have when he marries Nel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the book, Nel is upset in thinking about her life and about the death of Sula. What do you think Nel is feeling at the end? Does she really feel sad about Sula's death? Why or why not? What else might Nel be upset about? What does this say about the friendship between Nel and Sula? Had Sula apologized, do you think Nel would have forgiven her? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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