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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. In Chapter 1, how old is Serapio?

2. How old was Saya when he wrote the excerpt of Observations on Crows at the beginning of Chapter 7?

3. What is Eedi's weapon made from?

4. How far is it upriver in Chapter 11?

5. How much older is Chaiya than Okoa?

Short Essay Questions

1. What doe Eedi carry, and what will she teach Serapio with it?

2. What happens when Naranpa and the others of the priesthood take a break for lunch in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 6, what is the ship like that Balam has for Xiala?

4. Why was Xiala afraid at first when she had first seen Serapio on the shore?

5. Why does Lord Balam get Xiala released from jail and what does he offer her?

6. In Chapter 4, why is the priesthood gathered at the foot of the bridge to Odo at sunrise?

7. What relationship has Naranpa had with Iktan?

8. Why does Balam suggest that Xiala and Callo board the ship and make ready to sail quickly in Chapter 6?

9. What wakes Xiala and where does she find herself in Chapter 2?

10. How does the crew react when Xiala tells them how quickly they have to be in Tova?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

For a while after Serapio’s mother dies, his only companions are crows. Why are crows important to Serapio and what role do they play in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Serapio has learned to compensate for his blindness. How does Serapio use his senses to move about in his world? Why is he able to move about easily even in unfamiliar places?

Essay Topic 3

Esa and Okoa have a troubled relationship. Why do they have a troubled relationship? Are they able to move past their difficulties and work together for the Carrion Crow?

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