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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 67, who does Inan watch leave Zelie's cell before he enters?

2. In Chapter 62, what time do Tzain and Amari look for Zelie?

3. Where is Zelie imprisoned in Chapter 63?

4. What type of maji nearly destroys Zelie and Inan before a girl stops him in Chapter 50?

5. What colors are in the kaftan Amari has Zelie wear in Chpater 56?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Inan protect Zelie in Chapter 50?

2. In Chapter 35, what does Inan find when he follows Zelie's scent in Ibaji?

3. In Chapter 59, why does Inan want Zelie to come to Lagos with him?

4. What injuries does Amari have in Chapter 52, and how do they hurt?

5. Why does Amari smile when she sees Zelie dancing in Chapter 57?

6. In Chapter 53, why does Inan confront Roen?

7. How is Zelie imprisoned in Chapter 63?

8. In Chapter 64, how is Zelie tortured?

9. What does Zelie tell Inan about the pawn he carries around with him?

10. How does Zu die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in a written conversation? What descriptive dialogue tags has the author used, especially in Chapter 52? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes? How do they add another layer of description?

Essay Topic 2

Ademeyi uses the experiences Inan has to help his character grow. What is Inan’s character arc, and what situations influence his growth and transformation? Is it a complete transformation?

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 Adeyemi use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts?

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