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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 says poverty is driving this person mad?

2. Sitting in a tree, Azaro has a great view of not only the blind man's home, but also __________.

3. Whose shout from the world of the living manifests as a storm in the spirit realm on Azaro's journey?

4. Who has a door widened to fit through when they walk?

5. Who begs Azaro's father not to leave when he is in his dream?

Short Essay Questions

1. While withdrawn, what happens with Azaro in the spirit world?

2. What happens in the spirit world and in the world of the living involving Azaro's journey and the blind man?

3. What does Azaro's mother pray for and why is she praying?

4. How does the three-headed spirit die, and who kills him?

5. How does Azaro's father affect the spirit world while Azaro is withdrawn?

6. What happens at the party Azaro's father has for his newly acquired taste for politics?

7. What do the beggars that follow Azaro do once they are in the bar?

8. Why is Azaro's father so excited when he wakes up in Book 8?

9. How does Azaro handle the beggars that follow him into the bar in Book 7?

10. What happens when Madame Koto holds an exclusive party with a tent set up near her bar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Azaro's mom talks to him about seeing a classmate on the road in a nice car, with a driver, who looked a decade younger than her and didn't event recognize her when she sold her some oranges. Throughout the story, not just here in Book Seven, Azaro's mom has lamented her life. Cite several instances of this and discuss how they impact your perception of the story and the characters, specifically Azaro and his father.

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

While Azaro's father is sleeping in Book Eight, Azaro walks in his dreams. Describe what he sees and the perceptions he has, and discuss the impact of this on the story.

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