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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 Creeper hope they are done with in time for her to do?

2. Who does the captain figure out the scientist from Haiti is?

3. Who built Les Grand Murs?

4. What does Creeper mistakenly call the Mongolian on the captain's crew?

5. What did Creeper's mother used to climb?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Madame Diouf do for Creeper in Part II?

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

3. What is another phrase for the Black God's Drums?

4. Why does Creeper live on the streets?

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

6. Why does Creeper sometimes dress like a boy?

7. Who built Les Grand Murs and why?

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

9. What does Creeper hear men in her alcove discussing?

10. What is New Orleans like during "Maddi gra"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Clark describe New Orleans itself and what do you think he means the city to represent? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

This novella could conceivably fall into several different genres. Write an essay explaining how you would classify this novella and why.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Clark chooses to have Creeper risk her life to save the city of New Orleans and its inhabitants? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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