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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. Where do many of Azaro's friends live that call him to the river?

2. When Azaro refuses to follow the requester into the spirit world, what is he told his spirit friends will send next for him?

3. 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?

4. What does Azaro view as a spirit box?

5. When Azaro sees the spirits multiply before his eyes back at the bar, what does he realize is drawing them to the bar?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when the thugs and villagers clash the night Azaro hides in the van?

3. Why is Azaro's mother not doing well at the market place?

4. What happens to Azaro after he runs from the three women?

5. In Book 4, Azaro visited the bar less and less. Why? When he does visit, what does he find?

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

7. Why does Azaro's father want to fight the new customers in the bar?

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

9. Before Azaro is awakened by the photographer returning from the marsh, what is he doing?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Book Seven after Azaro killed the lizard, his father comes in and says "A man can wander around the planet and still not move an inch. A man can have so much light in his mind and still not see what's right in front of him... A man can carry the world and still not be able to bear the load of his own head." Using examples from the story, discuss how these statements are true in Azaro's father's life.

Essay Topic 2

In Book One, fire and or rioting have occurred around Azaro. Cite each instance and discuss the implications not only of each occurrence but their combined and individual significance to the story, and to the characters.

Essay Topic 3

In Book Six Madame Koto is even larger in size and she is sad, even though she has more wealth than anyone in the village. Discuss the implication of her weight to her wealth and also discuss why Madame Koto might be so sad in spite of her newfound wealth. What are some things Madame Koto has given up that she may now miss or regret in pursuit of her new status among the party of the rich and her recently acquired wealth?

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