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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 color are the flowers Serapio can smell as his mother gives him something to drink in Chapter 1?

2. Using the navigation techniques Xiala's mother and aunts taught her, how close can she come to finding land across open water?

3. In Chapter 8, how old is Serapio?

4. When does Naranpa indicate that Conclave will be in Chapter 5?

5. How long has it been since Chaiya has been a student at Hokaia in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What has Serapio heard about sailors who find Teek lands?

3. Why does Lord Balam get Xiala released from jail and what does he offer her?

4. What happens when Naranpa and the others of the priesthood take a break for lunch in Chapter 4?

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

6. In Chapter 6, what is the ship like that Balam has for Xiala?

7. How can Serapio move without sight?

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

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

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

Esa and Okoa have a troubled relationship. Why do they have a troubled relationship? Are they able to move past their difficulties and work together for the Carrion Crow?

Essay Topic 2

In Black Sun, some characters are three-dimensional and others are two-dimensional. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat or two-dimensional characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Naranpa and Denaochi have not seen one another for over 20 years when they reunite. Why is their relationship strained, and does it seem possible that they can rebuild their relationship?

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