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

2. In Chapter 9, how old is Abah?

3. In Chapter 19, what type of cloak is Haisan wearing for the funeral?

4. Who does Xiala have take Serapio some porridge and salted fish in Chapter 16?

5. When Serapio hears a confrontation on the docks, what host does he find to observe the fracas after he takes a drug in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 4, why is the priesthood gathered at the foot of the bridge to Odo at sunrise?

4. How can Serapio move without sight?

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

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

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

8. What does Ashk ask of Okoa in Chpater 18?

9. How had Okoa's people suffered?

10. How does the crew react when Xiala tells them how quickly they have to be in Tova?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Xiala and Serapio do not fully trust Callo. Why do Xiala and Serapio not fully trust Callo? Is Xiala right to be concerned about what will happen if Callo loses his trust in her?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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