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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 the bordello owner offer Creeper?

2. What is the captain's given name?

3. What big celebration is about to happen in Creeper's city in Part I?

4. How does Creeper's mother die?

5. Who does Creeper target for pick-pocketing in Part I?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Creeper hope to trade her information with Ann-Marie in exchange for?

2. How does Madame Diouf handle her clients?

3. Why does Creeper go to Madame Diouf's in Part II?

4. What connection did Ann-Marie once have with Creeper's mother?

5. How does Creeper know where the Haitian scientist is?

6. What is the purpose of Ann-Marie's ship?

7. What does Madame Diouf tell a patron that wants to pay for Creeper?

8. What does Oya do when Creeper eats something the Goddess dislikes?

9. What omen does Creeper see in Part I that seems disturbing?

10. What do the men have of the scientist's as leverage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What important information does the reader learn about Clark from the "Acknowledgements," and why do you think it is important or valuable for readers to read this section of books? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the both real and fantastical parts of American history that Clark weaves into this narrative? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Clark represent Creeper's relationship and interactions with the Goddess Oya? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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