1. Explain whether or not you think Booker T. Washington wears a mask from what we know based on the excerpt we have from his autobiography, which includes his speech at the Atlanta Exposition. Answer the following as far as the mask: mask of what? Wears it why? What lies beneath it? Does he remove it? What is his main purpose in wearing it? If you don't think he wears a mask, explain why by making at least 4 valid points.

2. Explain how Ida B. Wells-Barnett's work illustrates the injustices directed towards the black citizens of the city of New Orleans. Give 3 specific incidents that show the justice system whereas blacks are concerned is corrupt in Barnett's account of the incident involving Robert Charles in NOLA.

3. Select one story that you think best represents Naturalism and discusses at least 4 characteristics of Naturalism and examples from the story you choose to illustrate those characteristics. [Norris would be a good choice as would Chopin]

4. Select one story that you think best represents Modernism and discusses at least 4 characteristics of Modernism and examples from the story you choose to illustrate those characteristics.

5. Compare and contrast Dave Saunders and Salty Snopes from Wright and Faulkner's stories by exploring at least 4 points of comparison or contrast. Be sure to give the titles and specific examples from each story in your response.

6. What message do you take from Hurston's "How it Feels to be Colored Me?" What does this work say about Hurston? Be thorough and explore at least 4 specific examples to illustrate .y0111" point.

7. Dissect Langston Hughes' "Song for a Dark Girl" and discuss who you think the speaker is as far as race and gender: man or woman, black or white? Give specific examples from the poem to prove your point. I will provide a copy of this poem for you.