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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 29, how many passengers do Serapio and Xiala have to share with on a barge to Tova?

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

3. In Chapter 32, what type of knife does Tyode have?

4. On what level of the Maw are houses?

5. How many times has Okoa read the message from Naranpa in Chapter 35?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Xiala tell Serapio about why she cannot return to her homeland?

3. How is Xiala rescued when Baat has a knife at her throat in Chapter 21?

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

5. How does Aishe tell Xiala to find her if she changes her mind about seeing the city with her?

6. Where is Naranpa taken in Chapter 36 after she spends the night on the floor of a cell, and how does she take matters into her own hands?

7. What are Xiala's thoughts when she thinks about her home in Chapter 26?

8. In Chapter 33, what does Iktan tell Naranpa when he visits her in her room?

9. After Serapio takes star pollen in Chapter 37, who reaches out to him and what conversation do they have?

10. How does Zataya know what to do with Naranpa when she drags her from the river in Chapter 6 and how successful does she believe her ministrations will be?

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

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

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does Roanhorse use cliffhangers in Black Sun? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

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