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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Things are changing in town: many colored people now ____________.
2. How does Sula learn of the man's real name?
3. What does Sula insist on being in the wedding?
4. What job does the groom really want?
5. What does Nel visit on the way home?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the scene that includes Chicken Little, Sula, and Nel. What happens in this scene? What do you think Sula and Nel both thought when he did not emerge from the water? Do they feel guilty about their actions at this point? Why or why not? Do you think Shadrack understands what has happened? Why or why not? What does this scene say about Sula?
Essay Topic 2
What is Helene's grandmother trying to protect her from? What is this 'wild blood' that she refers to? Is Helene's grandmother successful? Why or why not? Why is it so important for Helene's grandmother to protect her granddaughter? Why does Helene want to avoid this life as well? How does Helene protect her daughter from this wild blood as well?
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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