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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says that Spunk should be nervous after what he did to Joe?

2. Where is Spunk when he dies?

3. What does the animal do to Spunk?

4. Where does Spunk say he will go right after he dies?

5. What does Walter say is the only thing Joe ever wanted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think Spunk and Lena are in love? What about Joe and Lena? Support your opinions with specific examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Briefly summarize the incident in which Joe is killed. Why do you think Hurston wrote about it in this way?

Essay Topic 3

How would you describe the development of the relationship between Lena and Spunk? Why do you think Lena becomes so quickly attached to him? What benefits do both characters derive from the relationship?

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