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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. Politicians in a van pass out what to the crowd?

2. Azaro's mother's screams awaken him and he finds what everywhere?

3. Azaro's name is changed from what when he awakens from a coffin?

4. Who do the thugs tell to leave the bar after he attempts to get a drink?

5. As Azaro walks home from the bar through the forest, who does he meet and ask questions of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who are the three men in glasses looking for, and what happens when they find where this person works?

3. What is the story about the white man about, and who tells it to Azaro?

4. What vision does Azaro have about the three men in glasses and what does he do about his vision?

5. What does the three-headed spirit want with Azaro when he returns to the bar in Book 4?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe what happens to Azaro when he gets lost in the forest walking home from the bar in Book 1.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Azaro's father becomes more involved with the spirit world as evidenced in Book Six. Cite specific details involving these interactions and discuss the significance of each to the story and/or its impact on the relationship between father and son.

Essay Topic 3

In Book Four there are a lot of changes (with Madame Koto, Azaro, Azaro's father, Azaro's mother, relationships between them and others). Discuss these changes, with examples from the story cited in your response.

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