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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is Spunk's trial?
(a) It is unclear.
(b) Several years.
(c) Very short.
(d) There was no trial.

2. What do Walter and Elijah think Joe will do when he sees Spunk?
(a) Yell at him and run away.
(b) Hide the razor.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Hurt him but not kill him.

3. What is Spunk's occupation?
(a) A dentist.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A sawmill worker.
(d) A musician.

4. Which character has a quick temper?
(a) Lena.
(b) Elijah.
(c) Joe.
(d) Spunk.

5. Why is Spunk seen as a hero?
(a) He saved a woman's life.
(b) He isn't afraid of anything.
(c) He wears a cape.
(d) He has killed several men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Joe's wife's name?

2. Who does Spunk send home in Chapter 2?

3. How does Spunk act when he has relations with another man's wife?

4. How do Joe's clothes fit him?

5. What can the men do to Spunk in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Spunk's occupation seem to be appropriate for his character?

2. Describe the setting for this story as given in the beginning of Chapter 1.

3. Why do you think the court decided that Spunk acted out of self-defense?

4. What is fascinating about Spunk? In finishing Chapter 1, what do you predict will happen to him?

5. Describe the differences between Joe and Spunk.

6. What is the climax of Hurston's story?

7. How do others in the town treat Spunk? Why do they treat him this way?

8. What does Walter think about Spunk killing Joe?

9. What does Spunk say right before he dies? Why is this significant?

10. How does Joe react when Spunk seduces Lena? Do you think he would have reacted differently if Spunk had not been so intimidating?

(see the answer keys)

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