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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. How long has it been since there as been a Convergence like the one that is in nine days in Chapter 26?
2. Who are the people at Maaka's home in Chapter 23?
3. In Chapter 35, how many glyphs are in the message Okoa receives from Naranpa?
4. What does Serapio lend Xiala in Chapter 21?
5. In Chapter 32, what type of knife does Tyode have?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Denaochi tell Naranpa about what happened to the family and what he has been doing since she left?
2. How does Zataya know what to do with Naranpa when she drags her from the river in Chapter 6 and how successful does she believe her ministrations will be?
3. After Serapio takes star pollen in Chapter 37, who reaches out to him and what conversation do they have?
4. What creature is moving the barge and what does it look like?
5. What does Xiala offer to sell her cargo and ship for in Chapter 29?
6. How is Xiala rescued when Baat has a knife at her throat in Chapter 21?
7. What are Xiala's thoughts when she thinks about her home in Chapter 26?
8. What happens when Serapio says "Odo Sedoh" and how does Powageh assist him in Chapter 25?
9. How does Aishe tell Xiala to find her if she changes her mind about seeing the city with her?
10. What does Xiala tell Serapio about why she cannot return to her homeland?
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
In Black Sun, some characters are three-dimensional and others are two-dimensional. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat or two-dimensional characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?
Essay Topic 3
Naranpa and her family are Dry Earthers. What limitations did Naranpa and her family have as Dry Earthers? Why was it unheard of for a Dry Earther to become a Sun Priest?
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