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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 does the witch Zataya tell her apprentices to spread evenly over Naranpa's body?

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

3. In Chapter 15, where is Okoa training?

4. In Chapter 15, how does Chaiya say that Yatliza died?

5. In Chapter 16, how long does Callo believe the men can row through the night?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Abah confront Naranpa in Chapter 9, and how does Naranpa feel about the attack?

2. What does Loob call Serapio in Chapter 16?

3. How can Serapio move without sight?

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

5. Why does Xiala want to sleep on the ship in Chapter 11?

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

7. How do Adah and Eche take over Naranpa's meeting with the Sky Made matrons?

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

9. Who comes to Serapio in Chapter 6, and why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

An aphorism is a statement that expresses a truth or an opinion in a succinct manner. What are some aphorisms included at the beginning of chapters of Black Sun? How do the aphorisms readers and characters understand ideas and concepts?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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