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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 Coyote turn into as he leaves Sam and Pokey before Pokey sends Sam to the Underworld?

2. Where is Coyote sitting in the chapter titled, "Coyote Hears His Heart?"

3. What happens to Calliope as they drive away from the meeting place of the Guild?

4. What color eyes does M.F. have?

5. After explaining he didn't call the police, what does M.F. tell Sam he wants?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Adeline ask the nurse at the clinic if there is room now that a horse, a young man, and an old man have left?

2. Why does Anubis refuse to return Calliope's soul to her body?

3. What is the memory of sneaking in to see Custer's grave meant to point out to Sam?

4. Why does Sam say he left his home for nothing?

5. What two observations does M.F. make in King's Lake, Nevada when he catches up with Sam and Coyote?

6. Why does Coyote take Sam's Mercedes?

7. Why was Calliope so afraid that Sam would not come with her to get Grubb?

8. Why does Sam attack Coyote when he returns from the Underworld?

9. Why is Calliope so frightened by Cheryl's comment that they will put money on black for Calliope?

10. Why does Coyote leave as Sam and Pokey prepare to send Sam to the Underworld?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Coyote rationalize the tricks he plays? What are his goals? Is he ultimately a good character or a bad character?

Essay Topic 2

How is the theme of trust and hope portrayed in Coyote Blue? How does trust and hope impact Sam and Calliope's relationship? How do they affect Pokey and Coyote's relationship?

Essay Topic 3

How does Lonnie fit the role of antagonist? What actions does he take to oppose Sam? How does he affect the plot?

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