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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. Who do the nuns say the tested the liquid on?

2. Who led France's fleet in its fight in Haiti?

3. Who shoots at the men and at Creeper and the captain?

4. What do the well-off do when the tempetes noires come to New Orleans?

5. Who comes after Creeper and Jewel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who kills a lot of people in trying to get the scientist Duval?

2. What does Sister Eunice say about Ann-Marie and Creeper?

3. What is one thing Creeper knows the sisters do in their quest to help slaves?

4. What do the Confederate states use drapeto gas for?

5. Who are Creeper's sources of information about everything in New Orleans?

6. Why is Jewel so startled by Creeper when Creeper comes to free her?

7. What president does the Tall Man's song reference?

8. How does Creeper say she would feel if she did not have Oya with her?

9. What does drapeto gas do?

10. What does Clark insinuate about Sisters Eunice and Agnes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think Clark wants to communicate to the reader about slavery through his depictions of drapeto gas and its effects? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Clark describe Creeper's independence and survival instincts? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What elements of magical realism does Clark incorporate into this novella? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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