Help please 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)