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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 conclude about what the Midnight Robber does?

2. Where do the nuns live that are Creeper's contact?

3. Who was the founder of the sisters' order?

4. Where does Creeper lead herself and the captain to to find Duval?

5. What do the nuns give the captain?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who do the sisters send to guide Creeper and Ann-Marie and why?

2. How does Creeper know the men with the scientist in Part III will be dead very soon?

3. What does Ann-Marie say the legend in Haiti is about the Black God's Drums?

4. Why does Creeper tell Ann-Marie to be careful of Feral?

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

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

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

8. Why is "jewel" so important to Duval?

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

10. How does Creeper tell Ann-Marie she should handle Oshun?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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 do Creeper's aspirations - especially her wish to join the Midnight Robber's crew - change over the course of the novel, and why? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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