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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 cleans up the garbage on the road every now and then?

2. Azaro's mother puts this out when this person comes to their home each morning.

3. Who gives Azaro money while he is in the woods with his new friend, and who knows Azaro cannot tell where he got the money from?

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

5. On the journey, Azaro and the "guide" come to what place with ever changing colors?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Helen and the beggars connected?

2. Why are the gods angry with Azaro, and what do they do about it while he is on his journey with the three-headed spirit?

3. The four-headed spirit came to Azaro in different forms. What are they and how does Azaro respond?

4. After Azaro's father decides to train as a boxer, what happens to lead Azaro to withdraw into himself?

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 While withdrawn, what happens with Azaro in the spirit world?

6. Why does Koto come to Azaro in his sleep, and what happens?

7. Who is Ade, how does Azaro meet him, and what happens when he walks with Azaro in the woods?

8. How does Azaro's mother respond to the spirit beggars in their home?

9. What happens with Azaro's father after he defeats the Green Leopard, and who does Azaro's mother call to help him?

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

What do you think would have happened if Madame Koto was not a part of this story, and if the impact she had on other characters in the story had not occurred? Use specific events from the story where Madame Koto had a direct impact on others.

Essay Topic 3

In Book Three, Azaro's mother is dealing with several things in this part of the story. Describe each situation and how her response is affecting Azaro and/or the story.

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