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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the beehive represent?

2. Where would the drone bee optimally be if he were not in the beehive?

3. Seventh Street is located in which city?

4. In what is Rhobert sinking?

5. In what city does Paul live?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Toomer includes many examples of interracial relationships within "Cane." Using at least two examples, discuss the author's feelings on said relationships. How are interracial couples treated at the time by society? What adversities do they face, and how do they deal with these?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the stories written about theaters ("Box Seat" and Theater"). How are the characters in the stories similar/different? What does the theater represent in each?

Essay Topic 3

Ostracization is a key theme in Jean Toomer's "Cane". Using at lease three chapters, discuss the theme and how it is executed. Whom do we see ostracized and by whom? How is it being done? Is this a reflection of society or an individual act?

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