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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. One night Madame Koto appears in Azaro's sleep and begs him for what?

2. What does Azaro tell his parents about the money?

3. What animal's blood is poured on Azaro and kills his "guide", who is fighting the ferry woman at the great river?

4. Who becomes weaker as Madame Koto becomes stronger?

5. On the road, what speaks in different languages?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How are Helen and the beggars connected?

3. 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?

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

5. When Azaro's father wakes up, what does everyone find out about why he has been the way he is in his sleep after defeating the Green Leopard?

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 How does Azaro's father affect the spirit world while Azaro is withdrawn?

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

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

9. Why does Madame Koto finally hire a driver for her newly purchased car?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Storms are weaved throughout this story. What is the significance of storms to Azaro's spirit world existence and his life among the living?

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