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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eva say makes Nel just as guilty as Sula for Chicken Little's murder?

2. How does Sula response to the attention that the groom gives to Nel?

3. What does Sula insist on being in the wedding?

4. Who is immediately upset with Sula over not contacting her in a long time?

5. Sula and Nel have always been known to be as ________.

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

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

When Hannah asks her mother if she ever loved her children, it becomes a heated debate. What do you think Eva thinks about her actions? Do you think she loves/loved her children? What are some indications that Eva did love and care for her children? Cite three examples of ways Eva took care of her children.

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