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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. With which of the following does Chapter Twenty-six begin?

2. With what does Sierra arm herself when meeting with Nydia after events at Coney Island?

3. With a drawing of what figure does Sierra first attempt shadowshaping with Robbie in Prospect Park?

4. In which of the following countries does Tee note having been born?

5. Chapter Eighteen begins with which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is El Mar described with Culebra plays there?

2. After Sierra confers with Juan about her powers, what does she read in Wick’s notes about his own struggles with shadowshaping?

3. Why does Robbie note that shadowshaping magic is stronger for those who do their own artwork?

4. What reason does Sierra recall being told Haitians march in circles with coffins?

5. How does Nydia describe the Sorrows when Sierra asks her about them?

6. Why does Sierra feel hope at the prospect of Manny’s explanation?

7. What reason does Sierra give for being surprised at Robbie’s apology after events at Club Kalfour?

8. How is a normal night at El Mar described?

9. How is Manny described when, as a corpuscule, he confronts Sierra at Coney Island?

10. Why does Jerome suggest the reference to the crossroads indicates the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Atlantic Avenue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explicate the significance of the location of Manny’s publishing office.

Essay Topic 2

Explicate the significance of Neville’s vehicle.

Essay Topic 3

Explicate the significance of Bennie’s name.

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