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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sula threaten the boys with?

2. What does Hannah have a dream of?

3. Who sees the trip as a way to begin being an individual?

4. What kind of funeral does Chicken Little have?

5. Who witnessed the horrific burning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What accompanies Sula when she returns to Medallion?

2. What is Sula's defense for the actions she has taken in her life?

3. What happens to Teapot, the five year old boy that knocks on Sula's door?

4. Describe Sula and Nel in terms of their physical features and temperaments.

5. What does Hannah dream of after she cleans the beans for dinner and sees the Deweys with their laces tied together?

6. What is the story of Tar Baby?

7. What does Hannah take to her mother on Thursday?

8. What happened to BoyBoy, Eva's husband?

9. What happens to Helene as she goes to see her grandmother?

10. What does Nel do because she is so upset about her interaction with Eva?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Sula helps Nel with her wedding, she is excited that she is getting married and is happy. At the end of the wedding, however, Sula leaves and does not return for 10 years. Why do you think Sula was away so long? What does this say about her friendship with Nel? Do you think Sula was upset with Nel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of National Suicide Day is one that seems almost humorous at first, but it takes on a darker tone. Why do you think Shadrack created this holiday? Why are others afraid of it? Why do you think he never really stops celebrating this day? What is the overall symbolism of this holiday for him and for the people of Bottom? How do you think the rest of the town feels about it privately?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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