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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 35, how many glyphs are in the message Okoa receives from Naranpa?

2. From what canyon in Tova does the Coyote's Maw run off?

3. How old was Serapio when his mother first told him about the Night of Knives?

4. On what level of the Maw are houses?

5. Who are the people at Maaka's home in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What creature is moving the barge and what does it look like?

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

9. What does Xiala see in the sky at the end of Chapter 40?

10. How do Xiala and Serapio spend the day in Tova?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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