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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 displays a crude kind of local newspaper where Azaro sees his celebrated homecoming and the milk riots?

2. When Azaro finds the bar locked up, he finds Madame Koto in the back making soup in which she claims to have put what ingredient?

3. Who takes the weapon from Azaro's father after the men flee?

4. The police officer's home has several spirits and even more come; then, during a huge storm the house catches on fire from what?

5. Back in the bar after Madame Koto is doing so well and has many new men and women dancing to music, who asks Azaro to marry her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with the rats after the photographer brings the poison?

2. What happens during the celebration of Azaro's return?

3. Why is it an enigma to Azaro that this time he is born smiling?

4. Chased from the bar in Book 4, what happens to Azaro after he awakens in the forest?

5. When Azaro wanders into a building in Book 4, what happens?

6. What happens the second time Azaro is abducted?

7. Why does Azaro call on the wind to punish the man at the construction site, and who is he?

8. Why does Azaro no longer like Madame Koto in Book 3?

9. What happens involving the party of the rich and the villagers?

10. When Azaro begins sitting at the bar for Madame Koto, what does he notice about the bar's visitors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Book Five, discuss the rain and its impact on the story, the characters, and their lives.

Essay Topic 2

In the end, Azaro's father wakes up and gives a speech about basically making the right choices. Discuss how the father's words connect with the overall story in regards to choosing and traveling on a road.

Essay Topic 3

In Book Five after being beaten by his parents, Azaro withdraws more and more from the world of the living. What does Azaro see on his journey and which people from the world of the living are found on his journey? Which ones affect his journey, and what happens in each instance?

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