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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 volunteers to cover Patu's shift on the paddle at the end of Chapter 16?

2. How many years does Lord Balam want Xiala to work for him?

3. What time are the doors of the celestial tower symbolically locked to begin Shuttering?

4. How many oysters does Serapio eat in Chapter 12?

5. What color do the citizens of Titidi wear in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Serapio's mother do to him after she has him drink a numbing potion?

2. Who comes to Serapio in Chapter 6, and why?

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

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

5. How do Adah and Eche take over Naranpa's meeting with the Sky Made matrons?

6. What relationship has Naranpa had with Iktan?

7. How does Serapio describe Xiala's Song in Chapter 17?

8. How does Serapio see what is happening in Chapter 7, and what does he see?

9. How does Abah confront Naranpa in Chapter 9, and how does Naranpa feel about the attack?

10. How can Serapio move without sight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Serapio's existence revolves around dying to bring forth the crow god. Has Serapio ever had a chance to live an ordinary life? How has he lacked agency in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Xiala and Serapio do not fully trust Callo. Why do Xiala and Serapio not fully trust Callo? Is Xiala right to be concerned about what will happen if Callo loses his trust in her?

Essay Topic 3

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does Roanhorse use cliffhangers in Black Sun? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

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