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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. What does Creeper know about the Afrikin Goddesses?

2. What happens when Creeper sees a vision from Oya?

3. Who does the captain think Feral might be?

4. What weapon does the captain say Dessalines used on the French after the Black God's Drums?

5. Who do a lot of people name their children after due to this person's military record?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Creeper know the men with the scientist in Part III will be dead very soon?

2. Who are Creeper's sources of information about everything in New Orleans?

3. How does Creeper tell Ann-Marie she should handle Oshun?

4. How does Creeper say she would feel if she did not have Oya with her?

5. Why is Jewel so startled by Creeper when Creeper comes to free her?

6. What does Clark insinuate about Sisters Eunice and Agnes?

7. Who is Feral supposedly descended from?

8. What president does the Tall Man's song reference?

9. What does drapeto gas do?

10. How does Creeper figure out the Midnight Robber is a smuggling ship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the both real and fantastical parts of American history that Clark weaves into this narrative? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Clark represent Creeper's relationship and interactions with the Goddess Oya? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Clark establish and maintain suspense throughout the novella? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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