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SPUNK
by Zora Neale Hurston 1926

1. What is the purpose of the introductions of Spunk and Joe in paragraphs 1-6?
A) to present their contrasting images and personalities
B)to present the reason why Spunk desires revenge
C) to convey each man’s love for the same woman
D) to convey each man’s dislike for the other

2. Which piece of evidence best reveals how Elijah’s words contribute to Joe’s death?

A)“Looka theah, folkses!” cried Elijah Mosley, slapping his leg gleefully. “Theah they go, big as life an’ brassy as tacks.” ( Paragraph 2)
B)“He rides that log down at the saw-mill jus’ like he struts ‘round wid another man’s wife — jus’ don’t give a kitty.” ( Paragraph 5)
C)“Talkin’ like a man, Joe. Course that’s yo’ fambly affairs, but Ah like to see grit in anybody.” ( Paragraph 16)
D)“Aw, Ah doan’t know. You never kin tell. He might turn him up an’ spank him fur gettin’ in the way, but Spunk wouldn’t shoot no unarmed man.” ( Paragraph 22)

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Answer:

1) A

2) D

Explanation:

SPUNK is  s story of two men joe and Spunk. Spunk is stronger adn well-built. Joe is weak and sly. Spunk has an affair with Joe's wife. Joe is teased by men over this affair. He decides to confront Spunk but is shot down by Spunk. Later in the story Spunk get killed when he falls on the saw while working in mill.

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A.) The purpose of the introductions of Spunk and Joe is to present their contrasting images and personalities. Option A is correct.

Spunk

  • Spunk is described as a giant of a man.
  • Men from his town admire him.
  • He is said to be very brave and without fear
  • He frolics around with Joe's wife.

Joe

  • Joe has a contrasting personality to Spunk
  • He is a nervous person who is ashamed.
  • He does not possess Spunk's kind of stature

2. From the words in option D, we can see how Elijah contributed to Joe's death. He had suggested that Spunk would spank Joe for getting in his way.

He goes on to say that Joe does not have the nerve to confront Spunk. These words prompted Joe to confront Spunk.

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