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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. In Chapter 30, who does Xiala say drove her out of Teek?

2. In Chapter 28, what color dress does Zataya wear?

3. How long has Powageh been with Serapio in Chapter 31?

4. Who were the clothes intended for that Serapio buys from some pilgrims?

5. How old is Serapio in Chapter 25 when the Obregi soothsayer comes to divine his fate?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are crimes dealt with by the Sky Made Clans?

2. In Chapter 24, how does Naranpa find her brother and catch his attention?

3. Why did Serapio kill Paadeh and Eedi?

4. What does Serapio do when the priests begin arriving in Chapter 39?

5. What happens when Serapio says "Odo Sedoh" and how does Powageh assist him in Chapter 25?

6. What does Xiala offer to sell her cargo and ship for in Chapter 29?

7. What does Serapio carve in Chapter 32, and how does Xiala describe it?

8. How have the priests ensured that Naranpa will not interfere with their plans for retribution?

9. What news does a man bring Okoa?

10. Who rescues Okoa in Chapter 23?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Exposition and infodumping can be used to provide background information in a narrative. How does Roanhorse use exposition and infodumping to provide background information in Black Sun?

Essay Topic 2

Okoa has been taught at the War College that justice is not gained through violence. Why does Okoa not believe that justice can be found through violence? Does the incident during the Solstice at Sun Rock change his mind?

Essay Topic 3

Irony is a literary device where the real meaning of words is contradicted or concealed. Where does Roanhorse use irony in the book? How does the use of irony create a contrast between what readers expect and what happens?

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