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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sula has Eva _________.

2. Where does Nel get married?

3. Who thinks of sex as wicked, a personal act that is purely for her?

4. What does Nel feel Eva is?

5. Things are changing in town: many colored people now ____________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Eva leaves for 18 months and then comes back to her children, though she is missing a leg and comes back with money. What do you think has happened to Eva in this time period? Was she right for abandoning her children? Why or why not? Could Eva have survived if she hadn't left? Why or why not? Does Eva seem to be a strong person or one who is weak? Why?

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