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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 mark is on the body of the man who tries to kill Naranpa in Chapter 4?

2. How old was Naranpa when she was told she would be a servant to the priests?

3. How many men does Xiala ask Callo to set on bailing duty in Chapter 20?

4. When a riot breaks out in Chapter 19, who helps Naranpa get away?

5. In Chapter 6, how many ships did Jutik, a traveler from Barach, sail on throughout his travels around the Crescent Sea?

Short Essay Questions

1. What and how did Serapio's mother carve on him in Chapter 1?

2. What is Naranpa's condition in Chapter 3, and what does the witch Zataya do for her?

3. What does Loob call Serapio in Chapter 16?

4. Why does Balam suggest that Xiala and Callo board the ship and make ready to sail quickly in Chapter 6?

5. How does Serapio describe Xiala's Song in Chapter 17?

6. Who dies, and what actions does Naranpa propose in Chapter 10?

7. What happens when a storm comes in Chapter 20?

8. How does Serapio see what is happening in Chapter 7, and what does he see?

9. What wakes Xiala and where does she find herself in Chapter 2?

10. In Chapter 19, how does a riot begin in Chapter 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Serapio's existence revolves around dying to bring forth the crow god. Has Serapio ever had a chance to live an ordinary life? How has he lacked agency in his life?

Essay Topic 2

The Odohaa are known as cultists. What are the beliefs of the Odohaa? What are their goals, and to what lengths will they go to reach their goals?

Essay Topic 3

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Roanhorse use more metaphors or similes in Black Sun? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes make the writing more interesting?

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