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1. What is unusual about Ama in Chapter 1?

In Chapter 1, Ama is unusual because she is a powerful village oracle.

2. Why does Ama have to stop practicing what makes her special?

Ama has to stop practicing what makes her special because the invading soldiers and armies force her, and others who are also oracles, to stop practicing their spiritual arts.

3. Why does Ama decide that her family should leave their home?

Ama decides that her family should leave their home because the danger and hardship are getting too great for them to be able to stay.

4. How does Lhamo know her father is very ill?

Lhamo knows her father is very ill because his feet and legs actually turn black with either infection or frostbite.

5. What is unusual about the ku's appearance?

The ku's appearance is unusual because for a relic that is supposed to hold such power, it is rather small and plain-looking, and the saint itself holds a strange expression on its face.

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