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Children of
Blood and Bone

Tomi Adeyemi
Fantasy Fiction
Grades: 8 - 12
Pages: 544
Chapters: 85
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Pre-Reading - Plot Overview
• They killed my mother. They took our magic. They tried to bury us. Now we rise.
• Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited
flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls.
• But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king,
Maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.
• Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the
help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent
on eradicating magic for good.
• Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the
waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her
powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.
• Children of Blood and Bone is Book #1 in the Legacy of Orisha Trilogy (expected in 2019
and 2020). Tomi Adeyemi, author of this New York Times #1 Best Seller, conjures a
stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired Legacy of Orisha
fantasy series.
Pre-Reading - Theme Overview
1. Every individual needs a sense of belonging and community
2. Reality is subjective and shaped by perception
3. The concept of right and wrong are subjective and conditioned
4. The unknown leads to fear and violence
5. Stereotyped labels ignore individuality
6. Individuals hide their interior authentic identities with exterior
inauthentic personas
7. Hope can be a destructive and empowering force
8. Prejudice requires dehumanization
Extended Response Writing Guide
ACEPaPeR Checklist (6 points)
• A = Answer the prompt with a specific ARGUMENT
• C = Include CONTEXT from the overall novel and specific passage so
your reader understands the evidence
• E = Provide text EVIDENCE to support your argument
• P = PARAPHRASE the evidence in your own words
• P = Explain how your evidence PROVES your argument to be true
(connect the dots between evidence and argument)
• R = RESTATE your argument in a new way to conclude.
Pre-Reading Extended Response 1
1. Share your opinion on one theme of the novel using evidence from
literature, film or life.
Theme #:
ACEPaPeR Response:
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Pre-Reading Extended Response 2
2. Share your opinion on a second theme of the novel using evidence
from literature, film or life.
Theme #:
ACEPaPeR Response:
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Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Use context clues to write definitions below.
1. Majacite:
2. Audacity:
3. Ode:
4. Yoruba:
5. Revered:
6. Ibawi:
7. Oya:
8. Kosidan:
Chapter 1 Vocabulary Key
1. Majacite: Weaponized alloy forged by King Saran before Raid to
weaken diviners’ magic and burn flesh (page 10).
2. Audacity: Rude or disrespectful behavior (page 12).
3. Ode: Fool (page 12).
4. Yoruba: Maji language outlawed after Raid - and real West African
language (page 12).
5. Revered: (page 14).
6. Ibawi: Maji before powers manifest at age thirteen (page 14-15).
7. Oya: Goddess of Life and Death (page 17).
8. Kosidan: Orishan citizen with no magic potential (page 17).
Chapter 1 Short Response 1 - 5
1. What color is Zelie’s hair and why?
2. Characterize Mama Agba.
3. Who does Zelie fight at the graduation match?
4. Characterize Yemi.
5. What slur word does Yemi use to provoke Zelie?
6. Characterize Zelie.
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7. How do Zelie and the other girls prepare for the unexpected arrival of the
Orishan soldiers?
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8. What is the soldier’s purpose for entering Mama Agba’s ahere?
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9. What are diviners meant to become?
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10. What happened to Zelie’s mother?
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11. According to Mama Agba, why do the guards hate diviners?
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12. How many Maji clans are there and what are their powers?
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13. When was the Raid, why did it happen and what happened?
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14. Characterize Tzain.
Chapter 1 Extended Response 1
1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Interpret and
analyze how Zelie uses the same simile to characterize both Mama Agba and
Yemi similarly and differently. How does this enhance characterization and
theme?
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Paraphrase

and analyze Mama Agba’s words and how they enhance a theme of the
text: “Valor does not always shine…Strength cannot always roar.”
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1. Ilorin:
2. Ahere:
3. Agbon:
4. Nailah:
5. The Stocks:
6. Ibadan:
7. Nefarious:
8. Lagos:
1. Ilorin: Ocean village where Zelie lives
2. Ahere: House
3. Agbon: Fighting competition with staffs
4. Nailah: Faithful Lionaire pet of Zelie
5. The Stocks: Labor force required to work if they can’t pay debts or
taxes, often trapped in stocks, working until death (page 28).
6. Ibadan: Town Zelie lived in with Mama (page 29).
7. Nefarious: Wicked or criminal (page 30).
8. Lagos: Market filled with rich nobles (page 30).
1. What is Tzain’s goal?
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2. What is Zelie and Tzain’s daily responsibility?
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3. Why can’t Baba be alone?
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4. Compare and contrast Baba before and after the Raid.
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5. What does it mean for Zelie’s family that they lost the boat?
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6. Where do Tzain and Zelie plan to go and why?
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7. Where will Baba go?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Make a text-to-
world connection and analyze what allegory is enhanced by the following quote:
“[Tzain] wants to believe that playing by the monarchy’s rules will keep us safe,
but nothing can protect us when those rules are rooted in hate.”
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Identify,
interpret and analyze the best metaphor used to characterize Tzain.
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1. Gele:
2. Incite:
3. Levity:
4. Latent:
5. Pommel:
1. Gele: Headpiece that rich nobles wear (page 32)
2. Incite: Encourage or stir up (page 33)
3. Levity: the treatment of a serious matter with humor to ease
tension (page 35)
4. Latent: Existing but not developed yet; hidden; concealed (page 39)
5. Pommel: Rounded knob of sword page 40)
1. Cite the most relevant text evidence that the female nobility is
two-faced.
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2. How does the “garish jewel” illustrate the difference between
Amari and Oloye Ronke?
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3. Characterize Amari’s mother.
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4. Characterize Inan.
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5. What is the beauty regimen Amari’s mother praises and why?
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6. What is the monarchy’s seal?
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7. According to Amari, what was her father’s motive for the Raid?
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8. According to Amari, what does everyone in the palace know?
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9. What two artifacts are found that cause Saran concern?
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10. What can you infer about Kaea and King Saran?
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11. What might “light” be a symbol for?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Provide examples
from this chapter and other chapters that enhance the motif of “guilt”.
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Contrast
the two metaphors Amari uses to describe magic and analyze what
theme or allegory this enhances in the text.
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3. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: How does
Saran characterize magic? Cite text evidence.
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1. Bazaar:
2. Coveted:
3. Fervor:
1. Bazaar: Central trading market (page 53)
2. Coveted: something one years to possess or have (page 53)
3. Fervor: intense and passionate feeling (page 57)
1. How is Lagos different than Ilorin?
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2. Where was the biggest Maji population before the Raid?
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3. What is Zelie’s last name?
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4. What is illegal after the Raid but does not stop the guards from doing?
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5. What three things does Zelie smell in the merchant’s quarter and
Bazaar?
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6. What figurative language does Zelie use to describe her interaction with the
noble who buys her fish? Cite a specific piece of text evidence.
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7. What two hyperboles does Zelie use to describe the wait between when she
thinks she lost the sale to when the noble comes back to her? Cite a specific
piece of text evidence.
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8. How much money does Zelie get paid for the fish and what will it buy?
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9. Make a prediction. Who is the cloaked, amber-eyed girl?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: How are
the slums personified and what allegory does this enhance?
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Based on
Zelie’s internal dialogue, how does she feel about herself? Cite text
evidence.
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1. Visceral:
2. Pandemonium:
3. Skies:
4. Imminent:
5. Labyrinth:
6. Evading:
7. Serrated:
8. Brandish:
9. Alafia:
1. Visceral: Relating to deep inward feelings; physical instinctive gut
reaction (page 58)
2. Pandemonium: Wild and noisy disorder and confusion; uproar (page 59)
3. Skies: Noble curse word (page 61)
4. Imminent: About to happen (page 61)
5. Labyrinth: Maze (page 62)
6. Evading: Avoiding (page 62)
7. Serrated: Jagged edge; saw-like (page 64)
8. Brandish: Wave a weapon (page 65)
9. Alafia: Heaven-like afterlife (page 66)
Chapter 5 Short Response
1. Why does Zelie help the amber-eyed, copper-skinned girl? Cite specific
text evidence.
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2. Who are the guards looking for?
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3. What is the best evidence to show Zelie’s selflessness and courage?
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4. Who saves Zelie and Amari?
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5. What does Zelie feel when she locks eyes with the young captain? Cite
specific text evidence.
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: The
author repeatedly compares humans to animals. Cite specific examples
and analyze what theme this enhances.
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: The
author repeatedly emphasizes the color of people and things. Analyze
this motif of color and explain how it enhances a theme or allegory in
the text.
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1. Alabaster:
2. Obsidian:
3. Gall:
1. Alabaster: White substance (page 68)
2. Obsidian: Black glasslike volcanic rock (page 68)
3. Gall: Bold, disrespectful behavior (page 72)
1. What is Inan’s concern?
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2. Identify and interpret the figurative language used to describe
Inan’s mother.
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3. What type of literary irony is enhanced by the last line of the
chapter?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Interpret
the following example of figurative language and analyze how it
enhances characterization or theme: “Father sniffs out lies like
hyenaires on the hunt.”
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: What is
the best text evidence to show how Inan feels about his feeling towards
Zelie? How are his feelings contradictory and how does this enhance a
central allegory of the novel?
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1. Blanches:
2. Ashe:
3. Oya:
1. Blanches: Grow pale from shock or fear (page 75)
2. Ashe: Divine power of gods in Maji blood (page 77)
3. Oya: Goddess of life and death (page 79)
1. Where did Zelie live before the raids?
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2. Why does Zelie not want to believe that the gods and magic are
back? Cite specific text evidence.
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3. What kind of Magi was Zelie’s mom?
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4. How do we see hatred and prejudice “going both ways” in the text?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Why does
the author choose to include references to nature that are seemingly
unnecessary to the conflict and plot? Cite evidence as you analyze how
the author’s choices to include nature references enhance the text.
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Why is hope
dangerous for Zelie? How does this enhance the allegory of the text?
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1. Carnage:
2. Avenged:
3. Blight:
1. Carnage: The killing of a large number of people (page 82)
2. Avenged: Harm in return for a wrong done to oneself or another
(page 82)
3. Blight: A plant disease (page 84)
1. Cite one piece of text evidence that could help the reader
empathize with King Saran’s intolerance of the Maji.
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2. What was the reason or motive that led Saran to lead the Raid?
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3. Why does Inan’s head spin at his father’s words?
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4. What did Saran do to end magic?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Analyze
the theme of power in the text. Cite specific text evidence.
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Why did
Saran kill the Maji? How is magic a symbol that enhances the allegory
of the text? Cite specific text evidence.
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3. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Extension
Question: Would seeing your future change your current actions and
fears? How? Why?
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1. Obscuring:
2. Seer:
3. Incantation:
4. Vanity:
5. Sentaros:
1. Obscuring: Hard to see (page 88)
2. Seer: Someone who can see into the future (page 89)
3. Incantation: Magic spell (page 90)
4. Vanity: Excessive pride or admiration on one’s own appearance or
achievements (page 91)
5. Sentaros: Protectors of magic and spiritual order (page 93)
1. Paraphrase the meaning of the following statement in your own
words: “innocence only luxury can breed.”
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2. What do we learn about Mama Agba and how did she hide it until
now?
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the simile used to describe Amari’s reaction to Ilorin, and how this
enhances characterization and theme.
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: What is
the literal and figurative meaning of: “weighed down by the riches of
royals”? How is this ironic and what theme or conflict does it enhance?
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the following example of figurative language and analyze what theme it
enhances: “Baba curled up like a wildcat in front of a heated flame”.
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1. Apadi:
2. Evade:
1. Apadi: Eternal hell, reliving the worst of their pain from life (page
98)
2. Evade: Avoid (page 100)
1. What is Mama Agba’s vision?
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2. How has Zelie’s life changed from the beginning of the novel until
now?
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3. Why does Zelie once again feel guilty?
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4. What is the best text evidence to show that Zelie never chooses
the easy path?
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5. How many people does Zelie feel responsible for killing?
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6. How is Baba changed?
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7. Cite the best text evidence to characterize Tzain.
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: In this text
excerpt, why does Baba smile and what theme does this enhance:
“Baba’s face shines with a rare smile”?
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: In your
opinion, is Zelie’s anger at Amari’s fears justified or part of the problem
facing Orisha?
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1. Shrewd
2. Discretion
3. Eclipsed
4. Concession
5. Impales
1. Shrewd: Sharp-witted; Clever (page 102)
2. Discretion: Acting or speaking to avoid offending or revealing
delicate matter (page 102)
3. Eclipsed: Block out or deprive someone or something else of its full
significance (105)
4. Concession: Something that is given in response to a demand or
compromise (page 108)
5. Impales: Pierce with sharp point (page 108)
1. What similar thought and feeling do Inan and Zelie both have?
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2. How is Inan similar and different to Amari?
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3. What does Inan see and realize about himself, and how does he feel about it?
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4. Why did Inan feel a spark when he touched Zelie?
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5. What passing thought or common saying does Inan use to describe Yemi’s
lighter skin color, and what does this reveal about his ingrained and
unquestioned beliefs?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Contrast
Inan’s internal voice with his father’s voice that he hears in his head.
How does this enhance the novel as an allegory? Cite specific text
evidence.
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the figurative language used to describe Yemi and Inan’s interactions
and analyze how this enhances a major theme of the text.
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1. Conviction:
2. Premonition:
3. Tangible:
4. Obscured:
5. Connectors:
1. Conviction: Firmly held belief (page 110)
2. Premonition: Strong feeling that something is about to happen
(page 110
3. Tangible: Clear; definite; Perceptible by touch (page 110)
4. Obscured: Blocked; Unable to be seen (page 111)
5. Connectors: Maji who wield power of mind, spirit and dreams (page
113)
1. What is Zelie feeling about the gods and her role in bringing
magic back?
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2. Where and with whom does Zelie wake, and of what does he
accuse her?
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3. What type of Maji is Inan?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Zelie
wakes from being strangled by Inan to being “greeted by the familiar
sound of crickets and dancing leaves.” What theme does this enhance?
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Inan’s self-loathing, anger and rage against himself enhance a central
theme or allegory of the text?
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1. Demure:
2. Bristle:
3. Chafe:
4. Retort:
5. Coddled:
6. Wares:
7. Amulet:
1. Demure: Acting reserved, modest or shy (page 117)
2. Bristle: Angry, defensive, fearful or alert reaction (page 118)
3. Chafe: Annoy because of rubbing, restriction or inconvenience (122)
4. Retort: Sharp, angry or witty reply to a rude remark or accusation
(123)
5. Coddled: Treated in indulgent or overprotective way (124)
6. Wares: Goods to be sold (125)
7. Amulet: Jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger or
disease (128)
1. Compare and contrast Zelie vs. Tzain’s feelings towards Amari.
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2. What was Sokoto known for before the Raid?
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3. What does Zelie see that gives her some compassion for Amari?
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4. What assumption does Zelie make about those of noble blood that
she realizes is wrong?
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5. Where do we see Zelie feel more empathy for Zelie’s pain?
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6. What is the best evidence to show Zelie’s changing view of Amari?
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7. What moment marks the turning point in Zelie and Amari’s
relationship?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Is Zelie
being too hard on Amari when she says: “I’m supposed to bad because
her father killed the one Maji servant she liked? Where’s her outrage
been all these years? Where was she after the Raid?”
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thinks: “How strange that she was born to rule a kingdom she’s never
seen.” How does this line enhance a central allegory of the text?
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1. Quelled:
2. Rancid:
3. Menacing:
1. Quelled: Subdue, silence or put an end to rebellious or disorderly
behavior (page 131)
2. Rancid: Bad smell associated with rotting or decomposing food or
dead bodies (page 134)
3. Menacing: Threatening; Suggesting presence of danger (page 134)
1. What is the name of Inan’s snow leaponaire?
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2. What is Inan afraid that Kaea will see?
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3. Cite a specific piece of text evidence that shows the simple plan
Inan tries to stay committed to.
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: What
figurative language does Inan use to describe his magic? Interpret the
literal meaning of the figurative language and analyze what theme or
allegory it enhances.
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Make a prediction.
Will Inan’s magic be discovered? Will he suppress or embrace it? Will he join Amari
or will he join King Saran? Will he be killed if his magic is discovered? As you make
your predictions, keep in mind that the text is an allegory for African American
history and current events. Cite textual evidence to support your prediction.
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1. Consort:
2. Runes:
3. Frieze:
4. Oscillations:
5. Oculus:
1. Consort: Companion or associate that brings disapproval of others
(139)
2. Runes: An ancient letter or symbol (142)
3. Frieze: Sculpted wall (142)
4. Oscillations: Back and forth movement at regular speed or intervals
(142)
5. Oculus: A round opening (142)
1. What question “haunts” Amari?
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2. What theme does the following quote enhance: “The promise of
Chandomble can only take us so far”?
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3. According to Amari, what would Amari’s mother have Tzain jailed
for?
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4. What happens when Zelie touches the first skull?
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5. What happens when Zelie touches the second skull?
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6. What effect does the temple have on Zelie?
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7. What happens when Zelie holds the horn in the hands of the female
deity statue?
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8. What happens at the end of the chapter in the dark secret room?
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how the recurring dream motif enhances a central theme, conflict or
characterization in the novel. In your answer, include the different types
of dreams referenced in the text and how dreams seem to differ from
life.
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the theme of trust in the text. Cite specific evidence from the text that
enhances this theme.
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Question: Draw the inside of the temple
Question: Make a prediction. How will they escape the room?
1. Rudimentary:
2. Stout:
3. Luminescent:
4. Incriminating:
5. Infirmary:
6. Stifle:
7. Cower:
1. Rudimentary: Basic (page 147)
2. Stout: Thick, heavy build (page 147)
3. Luminescent: Having light, shining, glowing properties (page 148)
4. Incriminating: Make someone appear guilty of a crime or
wrongdoing (page 149)
5. Infirmary: Hospital or institution to care for sick patients (page 149)
6. Stifle: Restrain or stop an action or emotion (page 149)
7. Cower: Crouch down in fear (page 149)
1. Why does “a hush cut through the air” when Inan’s legion enters
Sokoto?
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2. Why does Inan feel disappointment and relief that Zelie is not in
Sokoto?
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3. What does Inan steal in the market and why?
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4. What memory does the sight of Amari’s headdress bring back to
Inan?
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5. What is the purpose of the italicized text in this chapter?
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6. What does Inan believe to be true about his sister when he sees her
headdress?
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figurative language is used to describe the mother in Sokoto and how
does this figurative language enhance the text?
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: How is
Inan changing and how does the author show you this change?
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1. Unyielding:
2. Sentaro:
3. Deflect:
4. Conviction:
5. Cascade:
1. Unyielding: Not giving in or giving up in the face of pressure (page
152)
2. Sentaro: Mind reader (page 153)
3. Deflect: Cause to change direction or course (page 154)
4. Conviction: Firmly held belief (page 154)
5. Cascade: Flowing like a waterfall (Page 154)
1. What is the Sentaro’s magical power and how do you know?
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2. What figurative language does Amari use to describe Binta’s magic?
How does this enhance her changing perspective?
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3. What did King Saran steal from the Sentaros?
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the theme of trust in the text. Cite specific evidence from the text that
enhances this theme.
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Again and
again, the author illustrates the conflicting motives, values and beliefs
of various characters. What theme do these internal conflicts enhance?
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1. Senbaria:
2. Yoruba:
3. Gravitas:
4. Imbued:
5. Concedes:
6. Yemoja:
7. Tiders / Omi Clan:
8. Sango and Burners:
9. Ayao and Winders:
10. Oya and Reapers:
11. Sunstone:
1. Senbaria: Language of gods that are the symbols tattooed on the Sentaro’s neck and
that became the spoken language of Yoruba (page 156)
2. Yoruba: language used to cast magic - and real West African language (page 156)
3. Gravitas: Dignity, seriousness or solemnity of manner (page 158)
4. Imbued: Inspired by or permeated with a specific feeling or quality (162)
5. Concedes: Gives in (page 168)
6. Yemoja: Goddess of Sea (160)
7. Tiders / Omi Clan: Maji who control water “twist the waters to their will” (page 161)
8. Sango and Burners: God and Maji of fire, respectively (161)
9. Ayao and Winders: God and Maji of wind, respectively (161)
10. Oya and Reapers: God and Maji of life and death, respectively (161)
11. Sunstone: Living fragment of Sky Mother’s soul (161)
1. Who could meet the Sentaros before the Raid?
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2. What is the Sentaro’s name and its meaning?
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3. What does the mural depict?
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4. What do the gods embody?
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5. Cite one piece of text evidence that explains why the Maji population
dwindled.
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6. Why do Maji have white hair?
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7. What is the Sentaro’s purpose?
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8. What must happen on the Centennial Solstice?
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9. Who must be the next mamalawo to perform the ritual?
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Chapter 18 Extended Response
compares the hidden tapestries and painting before the raid to
“flickering rays of light.” She then says, “The mural is like staring at the
face of the sun.” Write a comparative essay to compare and contrast
the meaning of both of these examples of figurative language and
analyze how they enhance a central motif or theme in the novel.
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1. Evades:
2. Octave:
3. Ornate:
4. Chasm:
1. Evades: Avoids (page 174)
2. Octave: A musical note of frequency of vibration in a certain pitch of
sound (page 174)
3. Ornate: Made or decorated with intricate care or complex design
(page 175)
4. Chasm: Deep divide (page 175)
1. Why is Inan’s magic growing?
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2. Compare and contrast Amari and Inan based on Inan’s memory.
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3. What finally convinces Inan to strike his sister and what does this
reveal about him as a character?
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4. In your opinion, were Amari’s actions a sign of weakness or strength?
Why?
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5. What is the best text evidence to show that Inan has changed?
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6. What does Inan call his father’s commands?
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figurative language does Inan use to describe magic and how could this
be an allusion to the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden?
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Based on
the text and your own prior knowledge, how is the concept of right and
wrong subjective or conditioned by prior experience?
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Question: Inan claims, “I will save her from herself.” Make a prediction.
Will he do the right thing this time?
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1. Quivers:
2. Maturation:
3. Stifle:
4. Incapacitates:
5. Malice:
6. Impale:
1. Quivers: tremble or shake (page 177)
2. Maturation: Maturing or developing fully (page 177)
3. Stifle: Suppress, restrain or prevent (page 178)
4. Incapacitates: To prevent from functioning normally (page 179)
5. Malice: The desire or intention to do evil (page 179)
6. Impale: Pierce or stab with something sharp (page 181)
1. Who do they run from?
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2. What incantation does Lekan use to escape the guards?
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3. In what order do Zelie, Amari, Tzain and Nailah cross the bridge?
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4. What happens to Lekan?
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opinion, will Inan be able to pursue Zelie, Amari and Tzain? How do you
know? Write a persuasive essay to explain what will happen next. Cite
evidence to support your prediction.
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1. Collateral:
2. Rustic:
3. Psyche:
4. Teemed:
5. Manicured:
6. Resurgence:
7. Concession:
1. Collateral: Something pledged as security or assurance for
repayment (page 186)
2. Rustic: Plain or simply made; relating to the countryside (page 187)
3. Psyche: The human soul or spirit (page 187)
4. Teemed: To be full or swarming with (page 187)
5. Manicured: Trimmed neatly (page 187)
6. Resurgence: Increase or revival after a period of little activity (page
188)
7. Concession: Something given or yielded in response to demands,
compromise or negotiations (page 188)
1. What is Inan’s coping strategy for calming himself?
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2. How has magic changed for Inan?
-
3. Cite one piece of text evidence that shows what “Inan understands now”?
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4. What choice does Inan make and how does this affect him physically?
-
5. What is the purpose and meaning of Inan’s italicized thought: “But
without it…”
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animal metaphor is used to describe the effect of magic? What theme
does this enhance?
-
2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: When
Inan suppresses his magic, his stomach hurts. What is magic a symbol
for and what is Inan’s suppression of his magic an allegory for?
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1. Bleak:
2. Fathom:
3. Lenient:
4. Grounders:
5. Gallant:
6. Conspicuous:
7. Aghast:
8. Deferential:
9. Amphitheater:
10. Edifice:
11. Acrid:
1. Bleak: Cold; miserable; lacking life, hope or charm; dreary; inhospitable (page 192)
2. Fathom: Understand after much thought (page 192)
3. Lenient: Permissive; merciful; tolerant (page 193)
4. Grounders: Can control sand and land in general (page 195)
5. Gallant: Brave; heroic (page 195)
6. Conspicuous: Standing out very visibly; attracting notice or attention (page 197)
7. Aghast: Filled with horror or shock (page 198)
8. Deferential: Showing respect (page 199)
9. Amphitheater: Unroofed, circular building with central stage for performance (page 200)
10. Edifice: Large, imposing building (page 200)
11. Acrid: Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell (page 200)
12. Babaluaye: God of Health and disease who has relic (jewel of life) to grant eternal life (200)
1. According to Amari, what was Binta’s gift?
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2. How many days are there until the solstice?
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3. What settlement did they find in the desert to look for the scroll?
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4. What does Amari see that she finds “almost too hard to bear”?
-
5. What does Zelie do with the water Amari buys for one gold piece per
cup?
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6. What are the laborers in Ibeji for?
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7. What have they found at the end of the chapter and what is this
called by the nobles of Ibeji?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: A
recurring theme in the text is that reality and the notion of right and
wrong are subjective. Cite text evidence from this chapter to analyze
this theme.
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Compare
and contrast Amari’s childhood longings with her current reality and
analyze how this enhances a central theme about expectation versus
reality.
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3. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Amari
grows hopeless as she faces “endless mountains of sand” and believes
“sand is all I have left.” How are these physical obstacles symbolic of
life’s obstacles?
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1. Alafia:
2. Apadi:
3. Incites:
4. Rudder:
5. Obliterate:
6. Disparate:
7. Crimson:
1. Alafia: Peace or heaven of god’s love (page 202)
2. Apadi: Hell, and pain of earth; reliving worst moments of human
memory (page 202)
3. Incites: Encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior (203)
4. Rudder: Wood flat paddle secured at back of boat for steering (204)
5. Obliterate: Utterly destroy or wipe out (205)
6. Disparate: Extremely different from one another with no
comparison (206)
7. Crimson: Rich deep red inclining to purple (206)
1. What is one sacred duty of the Reapers?
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2. Why can’t some spirits rise to Alafia?
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3. What can Zelie feel as an awakened Reaper?
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4. What does Zelie believe is a mirage in the arena? Why?
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5. How long has it been since anyone survived the arena fight?
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6. According to Zelie, what is the “prison I can’t escape”?
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does the arena remind you of from ancient history? How are the arena
activities an allusion to an actual place and form of entertainment from
history? Analyze the allusion and how it enhances a central theme of
the text.
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and contrast the reactions and perspectives of the forced laborers of
the crew (rowers) and the ten captains. How does this enhance a
theme, allusion or allegory of the text?
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1. Enigma:
2. Apprehension:
3. Traversing:
4. Vigor:
5. Remnants:
6. Imposing:
7. Entities:
8. Chiseled:
9. Ori:
1. Enigma: “Endless mystery I can’t crack” (page 207)
2. Apprehension: Anxiety or fear that something bad will happen (page 208)
3. Traversing: Travelling across or through (page 209)
4. Vigor: Physical strength or good health (page 209)
5. Remnants: Small remaining quantity of something (page 209)
6. Imposing: Grand and impressive in appearance (page 210)
7. Entities: Something with a distinct and independent existence (page 210)
8. Chiseled: Strongly and clearly defined or shaped (page 210)
9. Ori: God of Mind, Spirit and Dreams (page 210)
10. Rue: Bitterly regret (page 211)
1. Cite the best text evidence that illustrates how Inan’s attitude
towards his magic is changing.
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2. What does seeing the mural force Inan to see and how does this
change his view of his father?
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Inan characterize his sister when he sees her in commoner’s clothes in
his vision? What theme does this enhance?
-
2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Predict if
you believe Inan’s words will come true or if you believe he will
eventually embrace and protect magic: “You’ll [Ori will] regret this…The
magic [Ori] cursed me with will be magic’s undoing.”
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1. Carnage:
2. Vengeance:
3. Deranged:
1. Carnage: The killing of a large number of people (page 212)
2. Vengeance: punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for a wrong
(page 212)
3. Deranged: Insane; disturbed; irrational; unstable (page 217)
1. What lie does Zelie tell the guards and why?
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2. When can’t Zelie feel someone die?
-
3. How many days do they have left to reach the sacred island?
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4. What is Zelie’s plan for fighting in the arena?
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5. Why can’t Zelie feel her magic and how does she get her magic
back?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Who are
the narrators of the novel? How does this changing point of view
enhance the story? How would the story be different if it were only told
by one first-person or third-person narrator?
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the allusion to the Red Sea enhance a central conflict, theme or
allegory? Analyze the allusion to the Red Sea and cite any other biblical
allusions that enhance the text.
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1. Radiate:
2. Ethereal:
3. Conviction:
4. Whims:
5. Menaces:
6. Indecipherable:
7. Unbridled:
8. Ashen:
9. Abhor:
1. Radiate: Emit energy, heat or light (page 222)
2. Ethereal: heavenly or spiritual (page 223)
3. Conviction: A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal act (page
224)
4. Whims: Sudden unexplained desires or impulsive changes of mind (page 225)
5. Menaces: People or things likely to cause harm, threat or danger (page 227)
6. Indecipherable: Not able to be read or understood (page 228)
7. Unbridled: Uncontrolled; unrestrained (page 229)
8. Ashen: Very pale (color of ash) with shock, fear or illness (page 230)
9. Abhor: Regard with disgust or hatred (page 231)
1. What do Inan and Zelie both believe about the “other side” of the
conflict (Maji vs. Kosidan)?
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2. Why does Inan feel guilty on behalf of his father’s actions?
-
3. What does Inan do to Kaea, and why does he feel guilty?
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4. What does Inan believe are his “traitorous thoughts”? What conflict
and theme does this enhance?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Inan
thinks: “I don’t have a choice…I must follow the plan….” because of his
“duty” to kill Zelie and kill magic. In your opinion, does Inan have a
choice? If yes, what are his choices and why does he feel like he does
not have a choice? Do you think he, and everyone, always has a choice?
Why or why not? Cite evidence from the novel and life.
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Why does
Kaea have no recognition and only unbridled fear when she looks at
Inan? What theme does this enhance?
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opinion, are motives more important than actions or do actions speak
louder than our intentions?
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1. Fortified:
2. Carnage:
3. Novelty:
4. Strategize:
5. Devour:
6. Gaunt:
7. Elocution:
1. Fortified: Strengthen with defensive works to protect against attack
(page 234)
2. Carnage: Killing of a large number of people (page 234)
3. Novelty: New, original or unfamiliar experience or thing (page 234)
4. Strategize: Come up with a plan or strategy (page 235)
5. Devour: Eat or consume quickly or destructively (page 235)
6. Gaunt: Haggard, thin, grim or desolate because of suffering, hunger
or age (page 235)
7. Elocution: The skill of clear and expressive speech (page 236)
1. How does Amari feel about fighting in the arena?
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2. How do Tzain and Zelie feel differently than Amari about the arena
game?
-
3. Cite the most relevant piece of evidence that enhances the theme
that different classes and groups do not trust each other.
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: What part
of herself does Amari hate and where else do we see this same
emotion in another character? What theme does this enhance?
-
the following example of figurative language and analyze what mood it
enhances: “The air seems to hold its breath as we wait for his decision.”
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1. Delegated:
2. Seasoned:
3. Maneuver:
4. Frenzied:
5. Futile:
6. Quell:
7. Brine:
1. Delegated: Assigned or entrusted to a task (page 237)
2. Seasoned: Experienced; Knowledgeable about particular conditions
(page 237)
3. Maneuver: Carefully planned scheme or plan of action (page 237)
4. Frenzied: Wildly excited or uncontrolled (page 239)
5. Futile: Pointless; incapable of producing any useful result (page 239)
6. Quell: Put an end to; subdue or silence; suppress (page 239)
7. Brine: Salt water (page 239)
1. Identify and interpret the following example of figurative language n:
“My feet grow heavy like lead.”
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2. How does Amari show bravery?
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3. What is the purpose of the word “entertainment” appearing in quotes
in the text?
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4. What terrible realization strikes Amari at the end of the chapter?
-
5. Compare and contrast Zelie and Tzain vs. Amari’s type of bravery.
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enhances characterization or theme: “I hold onto Baba’s words,
wrapping them around me like a suit of armor.”
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: How is the
following mentality and literary theme evident throughout the novel
and in real life: “For one of us to live, the other must die”?
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Question: Can you be brave without feeling fear? What does it mean to
be brave?
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1. Surveys (verb):
2. Riles:
3. Alliance:
4. Goading:
1. Surveys (verb): Look over carefully and thoroughly (page 240)
2. Riles: Make someone annoyed or irritated or overly excited (page
240)
3. Alliance: Relationship based on mutual benefit (page 240)
4. Goading: Annoy to provoke a reaction (page 241)
1. How do Zelie’s feelings and thoughts seem to change from Chapter 28
to the beginning of Chapter 29?
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2. What is Tzain’s new plan after realizing there are 30 boats instead of 10?
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3. According to Zelie, there is no chance to back out. What are their only
two options?
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4. What color light glows in Zelie’s hand?
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5. What do the animations accomplish?
-
and contrast Zelie and Amari.
-
the figurative language Zelie uses to describe the actions of the
animations and analyze how it enhances the text.
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1. Oblivion:
2. Precision:
3. Mayhem:
4. Mast:
1. Oblivion: Extinction; State of being forgotten or unaware (page 246)

2. Precision: Quality of being exact and accurate (page 246)
3. Mayhem: Violent or damaging disorder; chaos (page 246)
4. Mast: Tall pole to support sail of ship (page 248)
1. What word takes on new meaning for Amari?
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2. How is Amari’s internal, italicized, dialogue similar to Inan’s?
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3. What does Amari believe she cannot do? Cite specific text evidence.
-
theme about “choices” is enhanced in this chapter? Cite text evidence.
-
the use of connotative language in this chapter enhance a chaotic
mood? Cite specific diction or word choice.
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Question: Make a prediction. Will the boat sink? How will they survive?
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1. Stern:
2. Enacting:
3. Buoyancy:
1. Stern: Serious; unsmiling; severe; strict (page 249)
2. Enacting: Put into practice; act out (page 250)
3. Buoyancy: Ability to float; optimistic and cheerful disposition (page
250)
1. How does Zelie reconnect to Ashe and Oya (magic) even though she is too
weak?
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2. How many more animations does Zelie make after realizing Tzain’s ship is
sinking?
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3. What does she order these animations to do?
-
4. What does Zelie believe when she thinks to herself: “Mama was right.”
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5. Cite the best text evidence that illustrates that Zelie does care about Amari.
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opinion, would the author agree or disagree with the following
statement: “You always have a choice”? Cite evidence to support your
answer.
-
2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Make a
prediction. Will Zelie live or die? How? Explain your prediction in detail.
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1. Quaking:
2. Manned:
3. Summon:
4. Glinting:
1. Quaking: Shaking with fear (page 252)
2. Manned: Controlled or steered by a human crew (252)
3. Summon: Authoritatively or urgently call on someone to be present
(page 253)
4. Glinting: Reflecting or shining flashes of light (page 254)
1. Cite the most relevant evidence to prove that Amari does not believe
in her ability to fight.
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2. Cite the most relevant evidence to prove that Amari is brave and that
she does care for Zelie.
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3. Who is responsible for winning the fight and how? How is this ironic
or unexpected?
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story does Amari repeat in her head again and again? What does she
believe this story proves about herself? Compare and contrast your
point of view and Amari’s point of view regarding what this story shows
about her.
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theme about “bravery” is enhanced in this chapter? Cite text evidence.
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1. Vacant:
2. Remorse:
3. Prevailed:
4. Bounty:
5. Dismay:
6. Hoax:
1. Vacant: Empty (page 255)
2. Remorse: Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed (page 255)
3. Prevailed: Prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious
(page 255)
4. Bounty: Sum paid for killing or capturing; Generous amount
received (page 256)
5. Dismay: Discomposure or distress caused by the unexpected (page
256)
6. Hoax: Humorous or malicious deception (page 257)
1. How many animations did Zelie summon?
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2. Compare and contrast Zelie versus the crowd’s point of view on the
arena fight. Cite specific text evidence.
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3. According to Zelie, why is this “no victory”?
-
4. What is the most relevant evidence that illustrates how Zelie’s
point of view regarding Amari has shifted?
-
5. How does Zelie use the sunstone?
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6. Who does Zelie see after Sky Mother fades?
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enhances a central conflict or theme of the novel: “I see the seeds of a
warrior”.
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enhances the mood or conflict: “like a moth, I’m drawn to its holy
light”.
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does Amari feel for the first time now that she has her full magic? How
does this enhance a central allegory of the novel?
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1. Commemorate:
2. Imposter:
3. Remnant:
4. Averts:
5. Disheveled:
6. Incites:
1. Commemorate: Celebrate, remember and honor someone (page
260)
2. Imposter: A person who pretends to be someone else (page 260)
3. Remnant: A surviving trace (page 260)
4. Averts: Turn away one’s eyes or thoughts; prevent or ward off (page
262)
5. Disheveled: Untidy; disordered (page 263)
6. Incites: Encourage or provoke disorderly conduct (page 264)
1. What nicknames does the crowd give Zelie, Tzain and Amari,
respectively?
-
2. What are two unexpected benefits of winning the arena fight?
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3. What is Amari’s inner conflict that causes her to feel shame?
-
Amari’s view of herself vs. the crowd’s view of her. Analyze what theme
this enhances.
-
Amari’s view of herself change by the end of the chapter? Cite specific
evidence.
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1. Dwindles:
2. Dispatch:
3. Culprit:
4. Disparages:
5. Scoff:
1. Dwindles: Fade or burn out to nothing (page 265)
2. Dispatch: Sending something off to a destination for a purpose
(page 265)
3. Culprit: A person responsible for a crime or misdeed (page 265)
4. Disparages: regard or represent as being of little worth (page 266)
5. Scoff: Expression of scorn in mocking, belittling way (page 266)
1. What message and lie does Inan send to his father?
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word holds power over Inan and makes him feel like he is unfit to be
king and that he is living in a hell he cannot escape? How does this
enhance an allegory of the text? Make a text-to-world connection.
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and contrast Kaea and Inan’s point of view on strength. What theme
does this enhance?
-
3. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: What two
contradictory metaphors and similes does Inan use to describe his
magic? How does this enhance theme, conflict or characterization?
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1. Malice:
2. Earnest:
3. Decipher:
4. Eclipsing:
5. Illuminated:
6. Ruthless:
7. Brandished:
1. Malice: The intention or desire to do evil; ill will (page 270)
2. Earnest: Showing sincere and intense conviction (page 272)
3. Decipher: Understand, interpret or identify a code (page 273)
4. Eclipsing: Block out or deprive someone or something else of its full
significance (page 274)
5. Illuminated: Bring into light or awareness (page 274)
6. Ruthless: Having or showing no pity or compassion (page 276)
7. Brandished: Wave a sword (page 276)
1. Where was the only place Zelie felt safe?
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2. How has the mood shifted with the setting in this chapter?
-
3. How does Zelie know Inan is nearby before she can hear or see
them?
-
4. Cite one specific piece of evidence that enhances the animal motif
running throughout the text.
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observation does Zelie make about Inan and Amari? What theme does
this enhance?
-
2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: According
to Zelie, what four identities does Inan embody? How do all of the
characters have different sides to them or identities? What theme does
this enhance?
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Question: Draw a picture of the imagery used in the first paragraph of
the chapter.
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1. Tussle:
2. Bolas:
3. Pivot:
4. Assailant:
1. Tussle: Scuffle or struggle (page 279)
2. Bolas: Traps or binding ropes (page 279)
3. Pivot: Turn or change direction quickly (page 279)
4. Assailant: Enemy or opponent (page 280)
1. How does the author build tension and suspense before fighters
arrive to capture Tzain?
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2. Make an inference. What does the masked figure put over Amaris
face?
-
the best text evidence that enhances the animal motif in the text?
-
opinion, who are the masked men if they are not the royal guard or
soldiers? Cite text evidence to support your prediction.
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1. Reverberate:
2. Plumes:
3. Ensnares:
4. Gaping:
5. Hilt:
1. Reverberate: Vibrate or echo (page 281)
2. Plumes: Long cloud of smoke (page 281)
3. Ensnares: Catch in a trap (page 282)
4. Gaping: Wide open (page 282)
5. Hilt: Handle of a weapon (page 282)
1. How does Zelie escape the masked figures?
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2. What does Zelie believe Inan is going to do at the end of chapter?
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memory does Zelie relive when she sees Tzain in the net? How does
this reveal one similarity between Zelie, Inan and Amari? What theme
does this enhance?
-
2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Make a
prediction. What do you think Inan will do? Why?
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1. Angling:
2. Decree:
3. Creed:
4. Harbinger:
1. Angling: Aiming, planning (page 284)
2. Decree: On official order or decision made by legal authority (page
285)
3. Creed: A formal set of beliefs that guide someone’s actions (page
286)
4. Harbinger: A person or thing that announces or signals the
approach of another (page 286)
1. What happens the moment Inan touches Zelie?
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2. How does Inan’s vision of Zelie’s life change the “truth” he knows
about his father?
-
3. Cite one piece of textual evidence that shows the choice Inan makes
about himself.
-
1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: In what
way does Inan see Zelie “like seeing her for the first time”? How does
this enhance an allegory of the text?
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Inan says
he knows the truth but doesn’t know what he is supposed to do. In
your opinion what will Inan do? Do you think he will do what you
believe he is supposed to do? Why or why not? Cite evidence to
support your prediction.
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1. Ambush:
2. Blanched:
3. Intentional:
4. Feral:
1. Ambush: A surprise attack from a concealed position (page 288)
2. Blanched: Grow white or pale from shock or fear (page 289)
3. Intentional: Purposeful; on purpose (page 290)
4. Feral: In a wild state; resembling a wild animal (page 290)
1. What does Zelie think they should have done to escape?
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2. Why does Zelie feel guilty?
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1. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Cite
textual evidence to analyze how this chapter enhances the theme that
fear drives hate and violence.
-
2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Cite one
piece of textual evidence that enhances the animal motif in the text.
What theme does this enhance?
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1. Engulf:
2. Seethes:
3. Concede:
4. Bout:
1. Engulf: Surround or cover up completely (page 291)
2. Seethes: Filled and overflow with intense but unexpressed anger or
people (page 291)
3. Concede: Admit that something is true after denying or resisting it
(page 293)
4. Bout: A short period of intense activity or illness (page 293)
1. Why is Inan still afraid of and suppressing his magic?
-
2. What question was Inan too afraid to ask? What is the answer he
finally now realizes?
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Inan reinterpret his father’s repeated words about his duty to find a
new purpose? Make a text-to-self or text-to-world connection to
explain a similar realization or scenario from history, current events or
your own life.
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does Inan see Zelie is afraid of? What theme does this enhance?
-
1. Futile:
2. Hyperventilating:
3. Culprits:
4. Shrouded:
5. Lilt:
6. Vigilantes:
7. Absolves:
1. Futile: Pointless; Incapable of producing any useful result (page 295)
2. Hyperventilating: Breathing at an abnormally rapid rate (page 295)
3. Culprits: A person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed (page 295)
4. Shrouded: Cover or wrapped to conceal from view (page 295)
5. Lilt: Accent (page 296)
6. Vigilantes: A self-appointed citizen who starts enforcing laws or punishing
criminals without any legal authority or permission (page 298)
7. Absolves: Set or declare free from guilt, responsibility or blame (page
298)
1. How does Amaris know she’s still in the forest when she is
blindfolded and tied up?
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2. Where are the masked fighters from and how does Amari infer this?
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3. What are names of three masked fighters and who is leader? And
who is missing?
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theme about bravery and fear is enhanced by this chapter? Analyze text
evidence to support your answer.
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this chapter enhance a central theme about misreading others
intentions or interior identities based on exterior racial stereotypes?
Include sufficient evidence and analysis to support your answer.
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1. Diverging:
2. Crescents:
3. Discreet:
4. Unyielding:
5. Resolve:
1. Diverging: Going in a different direction (page 301)
2. Crescents: Curved sickle shape of waning or waxing moon (page
301)
3. Discreet: Careful speech or actions to avoid offending or revealing
secret (page 301)
4. Unyielding: Not giving way to pressure; resolute (page 301)
5. Resolve: Decide firmly on a course of action (page 301)
1. What does Inan feel is a constant and growing threat?
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2. What talisman or object does Inan seem to hold onto when he needs
comfort or is unsure how to act?
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3. What is Zelie’s plan?
-
4. What advice does Zelie give Inan? Cite specific evidence.
-
figurative language does Inan use to describe his magic breaking free
and Zelie’s essence and how does this enhance the text?
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the following quote as a symbol and analyze how this symbolism
enhances a central theme of the text: “It’s been so long since I could
remove my helmet without fear.”
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1. Gauge:
1. Gauge: Estimate, measure or determine (page 307)
1. How many masked fighters do Inan and Zelie have to attack?
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2. How many animations does Inan take down and how?
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3. What does Zelie contemplate doing to attack the guards before
deciding against it?
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4. What does Inan want to do to attack the masked fighters?
-
5. What happens when Inan pushes magic away?
-
6. What does Zelie want Inan to do?
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7. Make an inference. Why does Inan refuse to use magic to save
Amari?
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8. Who does Zelie believe is the root of Odisha’s pain?
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9. Cite the most relevant text evidence to show Inan’s beliefs about his
father’s actions.
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10. What does Inan believe is “not the answer”?
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11. What truth has Zelie locked away for years that she suddenly verbalizes?
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12. Inan and Zelie both unsuccessfully try to get the other to “see where
[they’re] coming from.” Summarize each belief.
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and contrast Inan and Zelie’s conflicting points of view on his reasons
for refusing to use magic.
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does Zelie believe is “one and the same”? Do you agree? How does this
enhance a central allegory?
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3. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Do you
agree with Zelie that Inan cannot understand the prejudice and hate
she has faced all her life? Why or why not? Make a text-to-world or
text-to-self connection about experiences with racism and prejudice.
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1. Tyranny:
2. Salvation:
3. Feign:
1. Tyranny: Cruel and oppressive government or rule (page 314)
2. Salvation: Deliverance or rescue from harm, ruin or loss (page 314)
3. Feign: Pretend to be affected (page 314)
1. Cite the most relevant piece of text evidence to show what Zelie
believes to be their only salvation.
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2. Cite the most relevant piece of text evidence to show what Inan
realizes at the end of the chapter.
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figurative language does Inan use to describe pain and how does this
enhance theme, conflict or characterization in the text?
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Inan describe Zelie’s terror and what theme does this enhance? Cite a
specific piece of text evidence.
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Zelie describe Inan’s guards or his “people”? How does this enhance a
central allegory of the text? Make text-to-world connection.
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1. Cowering:
2. Infiltrate:
3. Evident:
1. Cowering: Crouching in fear (page 319)
2. Infiltrate: Enter or gain access to gain secret or forbidden
information (page 320)
3. Evident: Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood (page 320)
1. What does Zu do to Tzain?
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2. In 1-2 sentences, explain the purpose of the opening scene of the
chapter.
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3. What does Kwame plan to do to Amari?
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device does the author use to start the chapter? How does this
enhance the text’s characterization, theme, mood or conflict?
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how this chapter enhances a central theme about trust. Cite text
evidence to support your analysis.
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how this chapter enhances a central theme about the relationship
between fear and violence. Cite text evidence to support your analysis.
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1. Scalds:
2. Insurmountable:
3. Inextricably:
4. Unwavering:
5. Yield:
6. Salvaged:
7. Eradicating:
8. Abide:
1. Scalds: Burns (page 321)
2. Insurmountable: Too great to be overcome (page 321)
3. Inextricably: In a way that is impossible to disentangle or separate
(page 321)
4. Unwavering: Steady or resolute; not wavering (page 322)
5. Yield: Give in to arguments, demands or pressure (page 323)
6. Salvaged: Rescue, preserve, retrieve or save (page 324)
7. Eradicating: Destroying completely; Putting an end to (page 325)
8. Abide: Accept or act in accordance with (page 325)
1. What is Inan’s senet pawn made of?
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2. What truth does Inan admit to Zelie as to why his magic is so (emotionally)
painful to him and why does he feel this way? Cite a specific piece of text
evidence.
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3. Cite an example from the chapter that illustrates the animal power motif
that recurs throughout the novel.
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4. Cite the one piece of evidence from the chapter that illustrates the moment
when Inan officially distances himself from his father’s prejudice and creed.
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how the following imagery is symbolic and how this symbolism
enhances conflict, characterization or theme: “The sun begins to set,
disappearing behind hills on the horizon. Turning shadows stretch
around me as I lean against a tree to rest.”
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enhances characterization, conflict or theme: “Her words echo in my
mind, no longer a staff pressed against my sword.”
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3. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: How is
Inan’s senet pawn symbolic? Cite text evidence to support your
analysis.
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Question: While Inan says he admires his unwavering belief that magic
must be destroyed, how, in your opinion, is it a greater virtue to allow
your beliefs to waver and change based on your life experience? How
does Inan embody this?
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1. Periphery:
2. Taut:
3. Brash:
4. Luminescent:
1. Periphery: The outer limits or edge of an area or object (page 326)

2. Taut: Stretched or pulled tight; tense (page 327)
3. Brash: Self-assertive in a rude or overbearing way (page 327)
4. Luminescent: Having light, shining, glowing properties (page 328)
1. What feelings did Inan’s “misguided hate” bring back to Zelie?
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2. What did Zelie choose despite Saran's lies? What theme does this
enhance
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3. Paraphrase the literal meaning of the personification: “lethal lie the
world forces us to swallow.”
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enhances a central theme: The spirits “call to me, rising like a tsunami
wave...like tides pulled by the moon, the souls crash into me.”
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enhances Zelie’s characterization: “I unleash the storm”
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3. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below:
EXTENSION QUESTION: Make a text-to-self connection. Have you ever
felt like Zelie - believing in yourself until moment came and then you
lost all confidence and felt fear and self-doubt?
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1. Pivots:
2. Fervor:
3. Leverage:
4. Buckling:
5. Labored:
1. Pivots: Move or change direction quickly by rotating one foot (page
331)
2. Fervor: Intense and passionate feeling (page 331)
3. Leverage: An advantage used to influence power or achieve an
outcome (page 332)
4. Buckling: Collapsing under pressure (page 333)
5. Labored: Pained (page 333)
1. What is the most relevant piece of evidence to characterize Tzain as
selfless?
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2. What is the most relevant piece of evidence to show Kwame’s
internal conflict?
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3. Cite one example that enhances the central theme in the text that
inner mental and emotional strength can overcome physical pain.
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1. Interpret the following example of figurative language and analyze
how it enhances theme or characterization: “Back at the palace, back
when my bonds were golden chains. I should’ve fought them the way I
fight now…Binta would be safe.”
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2. How has Amari changed and how is this evidenced by the voices in
her head?
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1. Labyrinth:
2. Stanches:
3. Incinerated:
4. Indomitable:
5. Viable:
6. Forge:
7. Unwavering:
1. Labyrinth: Maze (page 334)
2. Stanches: Stop or restrict (page 335)
3. Incinerated: Burned (page 335)
4. Indomitable: Unbeatable (page 335)
5. Viable: Capable of working successfully; feasible (page 336)
6. Forge: Make or shape by heating in a fire and hammering it (page
336)
7. Unwavering: Steady or resolute; not wavering (page 336)
1. What mood do the two opening lines of the chapter enhance?
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2. Cite the most relevant evidence to show how Inan’s view of magic has
changed for the first time.
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3. What sight stops Inan in his tracks, reigniting his fear?
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4. What happens when the burner touches the sunstone?
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5. What happens at the end of the chapter?
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1. How is Zelie’s power compared to nature? Cite evidence. What
theme does this enhance?
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how it enhances mood, conflict or theme: “Just his presence melts the
dirt around him like metal in a blacksmith’s forge.”
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3. What is significant about when and how Inan chooses to use his
power? Compare this to when Zelie first chose to use her power.
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1. Convergence:
2. Writhes:
3. Russet:
4. Charter:
5. Infectious:
6. Ajoyo:
7. Procession:
8. Potential:
1. Convergence: The process of coming together (page 338)
2. Writhes: Making twisting or squirming movements because of discomfort
(page 339)
3. Russet: Reddish brown color (page 340)
4. Charter: The reservation of an airplane, boat or bus for private use (page
343)
5. Infectious: Likely to spread quickly (page 344)
6. Ajoyo: Celebration of sky mother and birth of gods (page 344)
7. Procession: A number of people moving together in orderly fashion (page
344)
8. Potential: Having the capacity to become something in the future (page 345)
1. What language does Zelie hear spoken in camp?
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2. What evidence is there that the masked warriors have actively kept
magic “alive”?
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3. What is Zu’s full name?
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4. What type of Maji is Kwame?
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5. Why does Zu have such strong magical skills at such a young age?
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1. Some characters believe that magic is dangerous and gives Maji the
ability to overpower, harm and kill Kosidan. Others believe that
magic is a fundamental right and destroying it gives Kosidan a
dangerous ability to overpower, harm and kill Maji. Write a
persuasive essay explaining your opinion and reasoning in detail.
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1. In vain:
2. Vigilant:
3. Treachery:
1. In vain: Without success or a result (page 348)
2. Vigilant: Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
(page 350)
3. Treachery: Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature (page 350)
1. Cite one piece of evidence that successfully summarizes Amari’s
relationship with Inan.
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2. Cite one piece of evidence that illustrates Amari’s jealousy of her
brother’s magic.
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3. What people does Amari feel most loyal to and how do you know?
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1. How does this chapter enhance a central theme about earning trust?
Cite specific evidence from the chapter that enhances this theme.
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2. What is the purpose of the final line of the chapter?
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3. EXTENSION QUESTION: Do you trust Inan yet? Why?
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1. Gait:
2. Knoll:
3. Magnetism:
4. Reverence:
5. Fervently:
6. Endearing:
1. Gait: A person’s manner of walking (page 353)
2. Knoll: A small hill or mound (page 354)
3. Magnetism: The ability to attract or charm people (page 354)
4. Reverence: Deep respect for someone or something (page 354)
5. Fervently: Very enthusiastically or passionately (page 355)
6. Endearing: Inspiring love or affection (page 361)
1. In two sentences, compare and contrast the mood inside the tent (with
Tzain) and outside the tent.
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2. In two sentences, compare and contrast the way people look at Zelie now
versus before.
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3. What does the gray-eyed stranger take from Zelie?
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4. Who dies the pickpocket meet with and what might this foreshadow?
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5. Why is Inan still suppressing his magic?
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1. How does this chapter enhance a central theme about reality being
subjective as opposed to objective? Cite evidence to support your
analysis.
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how it enhances characterization: “She seems to speak a million meters
per second...”
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1. Resonant:
2. Brittle:
3. Devoid:
4. Naïve:
1. Resonant: Deep, clear and continuing to sound; Evoking enduring

emotions (page 362)
2. Brittle: Hard but easily breakable (page 364)
3. Devoid: Entirely lacking (page 364)
4. Naïve: Innocent; Showing a lack of experience, wisdom or judgment
(page 364)
1. Where did Zelie live before the Raid?
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2. What was Zelie’s “happiness”?
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1. Identify and interpret the two metaphors Inan uses to describe
Zelie’s face and smile. Analyze how these metaphors reveal a shift in
Inan’s perspective and how his changing perspective enhances a central
theme in the text.
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2. Why does Zelie say Inan’s “naive” words will prove Tzain right that
“when this is over, one of us will be dead”?
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1. Baited:
2. Feral:
3. Cascading:
4. Ensnared:
5. Tirade:
1. Baited: Deliberately annoy or taunt to provoke a response (page

365)
2. Feral: Acting like a wild animal (page 365)
3. Cascading: Flowing down like a waterfall (page 367)
4. Ensnared: Catch in a trap (page 367)
5. Tirade: A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation (page 369)
1. Identify the type of figurative language Zelie uses to describe the
hurtful things Tzain says to her.
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2. What do Tzain’s hurtful words cause Zelie to do?
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1. What is the purpose of Zelie’s italicized words “this is temporary...this
isn’t even real”? Support your answer with sufficient evidence and
analysis.
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2. What is Zelie’s internal struggle when listening to Inan? Support your
answer with sufficient evidence and analysis.
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1. Carmine:
2. Pries:
3. Inferno:
4. Cower:
5. Conjure:
6. Savory:
7. Rapture:
1. Carmine: Vivid crimson (deep red, almost purple) color (page 371)
2. Pries: Inquire or ask too closely into a person’s private life (page
372)
3. Inferno: A large fire that is dangerously out of control (page 372)
4. Cower: Crouch in fear (page 372)
5. Conjure: Call upon to appear; a magic ritual (page 376)
6. Savory: Appetizing salty taste or smell (page 377)
7. Rapture: A feeling of intense pleasure, enthusiasm or joy (page 377)
1. Why does Zelie feel shame?
2. What role reversal have Zelie and Amari experienced?
3. What does Amari say she knows about her brother? What does she
mean?
4. Why does Amari insist on taking Zelie outside into the celebration
and what does Amari mean when she says “you are a part of this,
Zelie. Do not let anyone take this magic away”?
1. In your opinion, has Inan changed or are Zelie and Amari fools for
believing that Inan has a good heart? Support your opinion with
relevant evidence from the text.
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2. What does Zelie believe they need before the diviners can get their
magic back? Why? How does this enhance a central theme or allegory
of the text?
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1. Exuberance:
2. Incites:
1. Exuberance: The quality of being full of energy, excitement and
cheerfulness (page 380)
2. Incites: Encourage or stir up client or unlawful behavior (page 381)
1. Cite the best piece of text evidence to prove that Inan’s feelings for
Zelie are genuine.
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1. How does the author’s choice to not include Inan’s point of view as
frequently as the other narrators enhance the text?
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how it enhances Characterization: “Tzain’s broad shoulders part the
crowd like a herder moving through a flick of sheep.”
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1. Stifle:
2. Melodic:
3. Visceral:
4. Discern:
5. Decipher:
6. Venomous:
1. Stifle: Restrain, prevent or constrain (page 384)
2. Melodic: Pleasant sounding; melodious (page 384)
3. Visceral: Relating to deep inward feelings; physical instinctive gut
reaction (page 385)
4. Discern: Perceive or recognize (page 385)
5. Decipher: Understand, interpret or identify (page 386)
6. Venomous: Full of malice or spite (page 386)
1. What similar experience did Inan and Zelie have that makes them
feel shame and fear?
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2. Rewrite and identify the type of figurative language Inan uses to
describe Zelie’s smile.
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1. In your opinion, does this chapter make your trust Inan or doubt
Inan? Cite text evidence to support how the author makes you wither
trust Inan or doubt him.
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2. Interpret the metaphor Inan uses to describe Zelie and analyze how
it enhances a central theme.
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1. Congregate:
2. Eradicate:
3. Strife:
1. Congregate: Gather into a crowd or mass (page 389)
2. Eradicate: Destroy completely; put an end to (page 390)
3. Strife: Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues (page
391)
1. What does Inan invite Zelie to do? Cite one piece of specific text
evidence.
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2. What does Inan say will happen when Zelie brings magic back? Cite
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3. What is Zelie’s fear that won’t go away? Cite specific text evidence.
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4. Summarize what Inan believes and hopes about his father.
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5. What does Inan hope to accomplish with Zelie and Amari? Cite
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6. How does Inan plan to prevent innocent people from getting hurt?
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7. Where is the only place Zelie feels safe and at peace?
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8. What does Inan say he thinks is “meant to be” that finally convinces
Zelie to agree with him?
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1. What extinguishes Zelie’s hope and desire to believe in Inan’s plan?
How does this enhance a central allegory of the text?
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1. Kindled:
2. Banished:
3. Disconcerting:
4. Cleaving:
1. Kindled: Light or set on fire (page 393)
2. Banished: Sent away from country or place as official punishment
(page 393)
3. Disconcerting: Causing one to feel unsettled (page 395)
4. Cleaving: Split or sever forcefully (page 395)
1. What does Zelie think Tzain is doing and what is Tzain actually doing
after he “snaps”?
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2. How do the switching points of view of the narrative emphasize
Tzain’s hypocrisy?
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3. Cite the best evidence to summarize why Tzain leaves camp. Briefly
share your opinion as to whether you agree his feelings are justified or
whether you think he is acting selfishly and abandoning everyone.
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4. Cite the best evidence to illustrate why Tzain gives up on Zelie now
when he never gave up on her before.
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5. Cite evidence to illustrate why Tzain and Amari both freeze after she
believes he is really leaving for good.
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how this enhances a central theme about anger (or the author’s
opinion of anger): “Then all of a sudden he snaps, breaking in half like a
twig between clenched fists.”
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2. Tzain says: “I keep expecting her to grow up, but why should she
when I’m always here? Why change when I stand by just waiting to
clean up her mess?” Paraphrase his meaning and explain whether you
agree or disagree. Include a text-to-world or text-to-self connection to
support your answer.
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1. Conjure:
2. Vortex:
1. Conjure: Call upon to appear; magical ritual (page 401)
2. Vortex: mass of whirling fluid or air (page 401)
1. What warning does the commander give to the crowd? Cite specific
text evidence.
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2. When and why does Zelie say: “horror settles in my bones”?
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3. Cite the personification Zelie uses to describe Kwame’s blood magic.
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4. What is the pact the world won’t allow Inan and Zelie to keep?
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5. Identify and interpret the following example of figurative language and briefly
explain how it enhances the mood or conflict: “fear and confusion spreading
throughout the masses like a virus.”
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6. What does Zelie believe is the only way they will ever have peace? Cite text
evidence.
-
7. Briefly interpret the literal meaning of the simile: “Kwame erupts like a dying
star.”
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8. What does Zelie believe is their only hope?
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1. What does Zu say and what happens to her? How does this enhance
the text as an allegory?
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2. Interpret the literal meaning of the following quote and analyze how
it enhances a central allegory of the text: “The young girl with a smile
too wide for her face pulls against the weapon, speared with Orisha’s
hate.”
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3. Extension question: What will happen next? Make a prediction.
-
4. Bonus activity: Draw a picture of the scene when the royal guard
charges through the festival.
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1. Charred:
2. Futile:
3. Potential:
4. Tyranny:
5. Silhouette:
1. Charred: Partially burned or blackened (page 404)
2. Futile: Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless (Page 404)
3. Potential: Possible (page 404)
4. Tyranny: Cruel and oppressive government or rule (page 406)
5. Silhouette: the dark shape and outline of someone or something
(page 406)
1. What does Amari not want to believe but fears to be true?
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2. What does Tzain believe makes Zelie “as good as dead”?
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3. What will Amari not allow her father to do again?
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1. Compare and contrast Tzain from the previous chapter to this
chapter.
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1. Scald:
2. Platoons:
3. Abomination:
4. Orchestrated:
5. Tome:
6. Taut:
7. Sinister:
1. Scald: Burn with hot liquid or steam (page 407)
2. Platoons: Subdivision or group of a company of soldiers (page 411)
3. Abomination: A thing that causes disgust or hatred (page 412)
4. Orchestrated: Planned (page 413)
5. Tome: A large, heavy scholarly book (page 413)
6. Taut: Stretched or pulled tight (page 416)
7. Sinister: Giving the impression that something harmful or evil will
happen (page 416)
1. Where is Zelie?
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2. What does Zelie mean when she thinks to herself: “You’ve done this
before”?
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3. Why does Zelie hope Baba is dead?
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4. What does Inan ask Zelie to tell him how to do?
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5. What simile does Zelie use to describe Saran as he enters the room?
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1. What two metaphors does Zelie use to describe and contrast Saran
and the guards who broke the doors down in Ibadan? How does this
enhance a central allegory or theme of the text?
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2. Compare and contrast Inan before and after the guards leave and
explain how the author’s choice of narration impacts your point of view
of Inan.
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3. Compare and contrast Inan and Zelie’s point of view regarding
Kwame and magic.
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1. Etched:
2. Feral:
1. Etched: Engraved, cut or carved (page 420)
2. Feral: Acting like a wild animal (page 421)
1. Cite the best piece of evidence to prove that Inan respects Zelie’s
courage.
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2. What word do they burn into Zelie’s back?
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3. How does Inan try to help Zelie and is he successful?
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1. Interpret the figurative language Inan uses to describe his father’s
creed and analyze how this enhances characterization, point of view
or plot development.
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2. Write a comparative essay to compare and contrast Zelie before and
after she is tortured. In your response, cite the best piece of evidence
to compare and contrast Zelie from when Saran first enters her cell to
when she arrives in Inan’s dreamscape.
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1. Foundry:
2. Tiers:
3. Quadrants:
4. Partitioning:
5. Forging:
6. Ferrous:
7. Shoddy:
8. Vouch:
9. Marring:
10. Animosity:
11. Dispatch (verb):
12. Precarious:
13. Relent:
1. Foundry: A workshop or factory for casting metal (page 423)
2. Tiers: A row or level of a structure (page 423)
3. Quadrants: One of four parts or quarters (page 423)
4. Partitioning: Divide into parts (page 423)
5. Forging: Make or shape by heating (page 423)
6. Ferrous: Containing or consisting of iron (page 423)
7. Shoddy: Badly made or done (page 424)
8. Vouch: Assert or confirm that something is true based on your own experience (page 425)
9. Marring: Impair the appearance of; disfigure (page 426)
10. Animosity: Strong hostility (page 426)
11. Dispatch (verb): Send off to a destination or for a purpose (page 426)
12. Precarious: Not securely held in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse (page 426)
13. Relent: Abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment (page 426)
1. Who are Inan and Zelie looking for?
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2. What kind of bar do they go to and why does this bar require a
password?
-
3. Cite the best piece of evidence to explain why Kenyon and the other
agbon players at the bar react the way they do to Zelie telling them
they can get their magic back with the scroll.
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4. What is the plan that Zelie hopes “will work”?
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1. Explain the purpose of the first line of the chapter and analyze how
it enhances the text.
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2. How is the mood and setting of the chapter enhanced by the use of
connotative language?
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1. Commandeered:
2. Crescendos:
3. Fortified:
4. Disposition:
5. Ambassador:
6. Quell:
1. Commandeered: Officially take possession or control of (page 431)
2. Crescendos: A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music (page
432)
3. Fortified: Strengthen with defensive works so as to protect it against
attack (page 432)
4. Disposition: A person’s inherent qualities of mind and character
(433)
5. Ambassador: An accredited diplomat or representative (page 435)
6. Quell: Put an end to rebellion by use of force (page 435)
1. How does the following simile enhance the text: “…the X marking the diviner valley. The red ink
runs thick. Dripping like blood”?
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2. What is the “residue” or remnant of Inan’s magic?
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3. What does the remnant of Inan’s magic release when crushed into dust?
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4. What does Saran tell Inan to do when he finds Zelie?
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5. What do Inan and Kaea fear more than death?
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6. How does Inan suggest they quell any future diviner rebellions and why does Saran dismiss his
idea?
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1. How does this chapter enhance the following theme: Prejudice and
discrimination require dehumanization? Cite specific evidence to
support your analysis.
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2. What is the purpose of the italicized text after Saran hugs Inan for
the first time since he cut Zelie. How does this chapter enhance
characterization?
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1. Blanched:
2. Fortifies:
1. Blanched: Make white or pale from shock or fear (page 437)
2. Fortifies: Strengthen with defensive works so as to protect (page
437)
1. In your opinion, what does Zelie mean when she says: “I can’t feel
it”? Briefly explain your reasoning.
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2. Briefly describe how Zelie has changed and how she has stayed the
same in this chapter.
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3. What is Inan’s plan?
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4. How does the chapter end?
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1. What theme is enhanced by the following metaphor: “and father
thinks the Maji are the animals”? Support your answer with
relevant and sufficient evidence and analysis.
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2. What theme or allegory is enhanced by the following statement:
“this isn’t about magic. For once it has to be about her”? Support your
answer with relevant and sufficient evidence and analysis.
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1. Commences:
2. Adorn:
3. Malignant:
4. Retribution:
1. Commences: Begin; Start (page 440)
2. Adorn: Make more beautiful or attractive (page 440)
3. Malignant: Spiteful, vengeful, hurtful (page 442)
4. Retribution: Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a
wrong (page 443)
1. List the Maji powers of Kenyon and his team and which team members can fight.
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2. How do Kenyon’s team and Amari break into the fortress unnoticed?
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3. What weapons did the Maji create?
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4. How many days are left until they have to perform the ritual?
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5. How does the author reveal Amari’s hesitation about facing her father as an
enemy?
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6. What does Amari want to do at the end of chapter and why doesn’t she do it?
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1. How is the first sentence of the chapter symbolic? Support your
answer with relevant and sufficient evidence and analysis.
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2. How is the “manicured wild grass” outside of the fortress symbolic.
Support your answer with relevant and sufficient evidence and analysis.
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1. Reign:
2. Ravishing:
1. Reign: Rule as king or queen (page 444)
2. Ravishing: Delightful; entrancing (page 444)
1. How does Inan characterize the fight between the guards and the
three Maji and what does this make him believe?
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2. What is Inan’s priority?
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3. Why does Inan realize he doesn’t have to help Zelie escape from the
fortress?
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4. Cite the most relevant piece of evidence to illustrate how Amari has
changed.
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1. Interpret following example of figurative language and analyze how
it enhances a central theme of the text: “the hope on Amari’s voice
cuts me.”
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2. Predict what Inan will do by citing specific text evidence to answer
each of the following questions: Why does Inan stay behind? How do
his thoughts and words contradict each other? How do his desires
contradict each other? Does he plan to do what he says he will do?
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1. Fruition:
1. Fruition: The point at which a plan or project is realized (page 448)

1. What does Zelie believe she’s lost?
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2. How does Zelie survive her wounds?
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3. What does Zelie want to hide from Inan?
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4. What does Zelie see in Inan’s eyes that makes her feel fury?
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5. According to Zelie, what will happen when the dream ends? Cite
specific evidence.
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1. What figurative language does Zelie use to describe escaping the
fortress? Rewrite and identify the type of figurative language. Analyze
how it enhances the text.
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2. What figurative language does Zelie use to describe the feeling of
being healed? Rewrite and identify the type of figurative language.
Analyze how it enhances the text.
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1. Pries:
2. Solstice:
3. Tethered:
1. Pries: Questions nosily (page 456)
2. Solstice: Times in year when sun reaches its highest or lowest point
in the sky (page 456)
3. Tethered: Tie with a rope (page 458)
1. Why does Zelie swallow her fear and hold back tears for Tzain?
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2. How many days are left until they must reach the sacred island to restore magic?
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3. What happens whenever Zelie tries to summon magic?
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4. What does Zelie compare losing her magic to?
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5. How does Kenyon propose they make it to Zaria in time?
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6. Briefly compare and contrast how Zelie felt in the presence of the sunstone before
versus now.
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1. Interpret the figurative language Zelie uses to describe her voice and
analyze how this enhances the text.
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2. Cite the most relevant piece of text evidence to illustrate why Kenyon
is angry at Zelie and Tzain.
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3. Extension question: Predict whether or not Zelie will be able to bring
magic back even though she is not “a Maji tethered to sky mothers
spirit”.
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1. Mercenaries:
2. Paled:
3. Gamut:
4. Clad:
5. Leer:
6. Reminiscent:
7. Fray:
8. Solemn:
9. Divine intervention:
1. Mercenaries: Professional, paid soldier (page 460)
2. Paled: Seem less impressive or important (page 460)
3. Gamut: The complete range or scope of something (page 461)
4. Clad: Provide or encase with clothing (page 464)
5. Leer: Look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious or lascivious look (page 463)
6. Reminiscent: Tending to remind one of something (page 463)
7. Fray: A situation of intense activity (page 465)
8. Solemn: Formal and dignified (page 466)
9. Divine intervention: A god or heavenly figure causing or preventing
something from happening (page 466)
1. Characterize Roen.
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2. How often does Zaria appear?
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3. What does Zelie promise Roen’s men in payment for their help? Cite
specific evidence.
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1. Characterize Jimeta and analyze how this setting enhances the text.
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2. In your opinion, why doesn’t Zelie tell anyone she lost her magic?
Write a persuasive essay to fully support your opinion with text
evidence and/or a text-to-self connection.
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1. Turbines:
2. Phosphorescent:
3. Obscure:
4. Brash:
5. Cordial:
1. Turbines: A wheel-like machine to produce power (page 467)
2. Phosphorescent: Emitting a radiation-like light (page 466)
3. Obscure: Not discovered or known about; uncertain (page 471)
4. Brash: Self-assertive in a rude or overbearing way (page 471)
5. Cordial: Warm and friendly (page 471)
1. Characterize Amari based on her interaction with Zelie.
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2. Who follows Roen’s boat to Zaria?
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3. What is Roen’s plan?
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4. What does Roen ask Zelie permission to do and what does Zelie
order him to do?
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5. How long does it take Roen and his men to take over the ship?
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1. Compare and contrast how Zelie has changed from the beginning of
the novel until now.
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2. Compare and contrast Zelie and Roen. Cite specific text evidence
from this chapter to show their similarities and differences.
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1. Steadfast:
2. Naïveté:
3. Referendum:
4. Abomination:
1. Steadfast: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering (page 474)
2. Naïveté: Lack of experience; wisdom; judgment (page 474)
3. Referendum: A general vote by the electorate on a single political
question (page 474)
4. Abomination: A thing that causes disgust or hatred (page 476)
1. Cite the examples of figurative language Inan uses to describe his thoughts of Zelie.
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2. What decree did Saran’s father want to declare without anyone else’s approval?
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3. Did Saran support his father? Why or why not?
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4. What effect does Saran’s speech have on Inan? How does it change Inan’s mentality?
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5. What does Inan do at the end of the chapter?
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6. What does Saran appear to know about Inan and what advice does he give him?
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1. Interpret the figurative language Inan uses to describe the deadly
aftermath of the magic used at the fortress and analyze how this
enhances the text.
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2. Analyze how the moment when Inan holds his father’s sword is
symbolic on two different levels. Your response must include relevant
and sufficient evidence and analysis.
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3. Extension Question: Answer Inan’s question or write a creative scene
to show where his mistake will lead or how he could turn back: “Am I
making a huge mistake? Is there still a chance for me to turn back?”
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1. Fatigues:
2. Mar:
3. Humble:
4. Interject:
1. Fatigues: Army pants (page 478)
2. Mar: Impair the appearance of; disfigure (page 478)
3. Humble: Modest in dimensions; low estimate of one’s own
importance (page 479)
4. Interject: Say something abruptly (page 469)
1. What words haunt Zelie in her dreams? Cite specific text evidence.
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2. Characterize Roen.
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3. Briefly compare and contrast Roen and Zelie’s view of taking over
the ship.
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4. What does Roen show Zelie that makes her “venom evaporate”?
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1. Interpret the figurative language Zelie uses to describe the ocean and
night sky and analyze how this enhances a central theme or motif of
the text.
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2. How does this chapter enhance a central theme regarding animals or
nature?
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1. Wield:
2. Persevered:
3. Falters:
1. Wield: Hold and use power or influence or a weapon (page 483)
2. Persevered: Continue even in the face of difficulty (page 486)
3. Falters: Start to lose strength or momentum; hesitant or unsteady
(page 487)
1. Briefly paraphrase and interpret the literal meaning of the following
metaphor: “I can feel the cracks in her dam.”
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2. What helps Amari persevere and not give up on Zelie’s ability to
bring back magic?
-
3. What does Amari decide they will name the story of bringing magic
back?
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4. What is the purpose of the last three lines of the chapter?
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1. How is Zelie’s hair symbolic? Support your answer with relevant and
sufficient evidence and analysis.
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how it enhances a central theme of the text: “I can see the wall building
up around her, bricks built from unspoken words and cemented with
painful memories.”
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3. Interpret the two examples of figurative language Amari uses to
describe the truth that Zelie no longer has magic and analyze how they
enhance a central theme of the text.
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1. Impending:
2. Dampened:
3. Divert:
4. Prodding:
5. Rousing:
6. Bolster:
1. Impending: Something (usually bad) about to happen (488)
2. Dampened: Make less strong or intense (488)
3. Divert: Cause to change course or turn from one direction to
another (489)
4. Prodding: Poke; Stimulate; Persuade (489)
5. Rousing: Exciting; Stirring (489)
6. Bolster: Support or strengthen (490)
1. How does Zelie connect to her audience and give a more
inspiring speech on her second try?
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1. How and why does the author start the first paragraph of the
chapter? What theme does this enhance?
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2. How does this chapter enhance the theme that it is powerful to
express your interior true self instead of hiding behind an inauthentic
exterior? Cite the most relevant evidence to support your analysis.
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1. Gait:
2. Obscure:
3. Translucent:
4. Tapered:
5. Bide:
6. Hallowed:
1. Gait: A person’s manner of walking (492)
2. Obscure: Not well known (493)
3. Translucent: Semitransparent; Allowing light to pass through (493)
4. Tapered: Gradually lessen, diminish or reduce toward one end (494)
5. Bide: Remain or stay somewhere while waiting for something (495)
6. Hallowed: Sacred (495)
1. What can Zelie see and feel on the island?
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2. What gives Zelie hope that the gods are on their side?
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3. How does Zelie know they are getting close to the temple?
-
4. Cite the figurative language Zelie uses to describe the wait at the
temple.
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5. Why does Zelie feel a guilty while waiting to enter the temple?
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6. Cite the figurative language Zelie uses to describe walking down to
the hallowed dome room.
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7. Cite the figurative language Zelie uses to describe Inan’s appearance.
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8. At the end of the chapter, what does Zelie see that she can’t believe
is real?
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1. Analyze how the following line enhances a central theme of the text:
“I’m convinced [the patrolling soldiers] can see through our helmets,
but wearing the seal of Orisha shields us from their gaze.”
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2. Include sufficient evidence and analysis to thoroughly answer Zelie’s
question: “What could be [the gods’] purpose when no magic flows
from my veins?”
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3. Extension Activity: Paint a picture of the inside of the temple.
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1. Daft:
2. Relinquish:
3. Stark:
4. Rein:
5. Console:
6. Timbre:
1. Daft: Silly; foolish (497)
2. Relinquish: Give up; Give over (497)
3. Stark: Sharp; clear; impossible to avoid (499)
4. Rein: The power to direct or control (499)
5. Console: Comfort (500)
6. Timbre: the character or quality of a musical sound or voice (500)
1. What does Zelie decide at the last second before pulling Baba from
Inan’s grip?
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2. What does Baba hope Zelie will do and how do you know?
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3. Why does Inan scream “No!” at the end of the chapter?
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1. Kenyon looks at Zelie as if he hates her when she admits to not
having magic, not being able to do the ritual and wanting to
surrender to Saran in order to save her father even though many
have already fought and died for her. Write a persuasive essay to
explain whether you agree with Zelie or Kenyon’s perspective.
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1. Bludgeoned:
1. Bludgeoned: Beaten with a heavy object (501)
1. What happens when Baba dies? Cite text evidence.
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2. What does Baba’s spirit do? Cite text evidence.
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3. What words does Zelie hear in her head? Cite text evidence.
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4. What does Zelie realize she must do at the end of the chapter?
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1. Write a comparative essay to compare and contrast Zelie’s
experience with and reaction to her father’s suffering now versus
her experience with and reaction to her father and mother’s
suffering during the Raid.
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1. Bucked:
2. Impaling:
3. Mutiny:
1. Bucked: Oppose or resist; sudden jerky movement (506)
2. Impaling: Pierce with a sharp object (506)
3. Mutiny: An open rebellion by soldiers or sailors against the leader
(507)
1. What does Inan still want to do? What is his top priority?
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2. Compare and contrast the Zelie that Inan held in his arms to Zelie now. Cite specific
evidence.
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3. What is the only thing that will destroy the scroll?
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4. What does Inan say that makes him hate himself? Why does he say it?
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5. What does Zelie realize too late?
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6. Why does Saran go from smiling with pride at Inan to recoiling in disgust?
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7. What does Saran do at the end of the chapter?
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1. In your opinion, is Inan all bad or is he trying to do the right thing?
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2. Do you agree with Inan that if Zelie brings magic back then the Magi
will destroy Orisha and wars will wage?
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1. Barrel (verb):
2. Debilitating:
3. Pivot:
1. Barrel (verb): Move fast, heedless of surroundings or obstacles in
the way (510)
2. Debilitating: Making someone very weak or unable to function
(510)
3. Pivot: Turn quickly on one foot (510)
1. How many men does Amari defeat with her blade at the start of the
chapter?
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2. Who does Saran stab?
-
3. What does Saran say to Inan?
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4. What does Amari plan to do at the end of the chapter?
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1. Make a prediction. Will Inan die? Is magic gone for good? Support
your prediction with text evidence.
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2. What is the purpose of Chapter 81 and 82?
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1. Relenting:
2. Parry:
3. Abolish:
4. Rally (verb):
1. Relenting: Becoming less severe or intense (512)
2. Parry: Ward off (512)
3. Abolish: Formally put an end to (513)
4. Rally (verb): Bring together (514)
1. Why did Inan and Zelie go along with fighting each other?
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2. Cite the best piece of textual evidence that illustrates why Amari
hesitates when she has her chance to “rid Orisha of its greatest
monster”.
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3. In the end, what does Zelie do and why?
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1. What was Saran’s motive for forcing Amari and Inan to fight each
other their entire life? Analyze how learning this motive enhances
the text.
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2. How is the fight between Saran and Amari ironic? What does she say
that enhances this irony? How does this irony enhance the text?
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1. Fending:
2. Indistinguishable:
3. Virtue:
1. Fending: Defending from attacker (516)
2. Indistinguishable: Not able to be identified as different or distinct
(518)
3. Virtue: Behavior showing high moral standards (519)
Chapter 84 Short Response 1
1. How does Zelie know the solstice has arrived?
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2. What realization hits Zelie “like ice”? Cite specific text evidence.
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3. What possibilities does Zelie hope for despite the destroyed scroll?
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4. What ultimate sacrifice does Zelie perform to bring back magic?
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Chapter 84 Short Response 2
5. What happens when Zelie finishes saying the incantation, Sky
Mother lights up and the solstice ends? Cite specific text evidence.
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6. What does Zelie see as she sees “creation swirl before [her] eyes”?
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7. Interpret and paraphrase the literal meaning of the following
statement: “We are all children of blood and bone. All instruments of
vengeance and virtue.”
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1. How is magic symbolic for something greater? Analyze how this
symbolism enhances a central allegory in the text: “Magic shatters
through every heart, every soul, every being. It connects us all,
threading through the shell of humanity.”
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2. How could the following excerpt be interpreted as a biblical allusion:
“The power sears into my skin. It’s ecstasy and agony flow at once,
indistinguishable from pleasure and pain. As it fades, I see the truth - in
plain sight, yet hidden all along”?
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3. Interpret the following examples of figurative language and analyze
how this enhances a central theme of the text: “This truth holds me
close, rocking me like a child in a mother’s arms. It binds me in its love
as death swallows me into its grasp.”
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1. Grace:
1. Grace: Favor or blessing (522)
1. Where is Zelie at the beginning of the chapter?
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2. What does Zelie’s mama say to her in reply to Zelie saying she believed her mother was
gone? Cite specific text evidence.
-
3. How does Zelie feel in her mama’s presence? Cite specific text evidence.
-
4. Who is in Alafia with mama?
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5. What does Zelie want?
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6. How does the author let the audience know that Tzain and Zelie will survive? Cite
specific text evidence to support your answer.
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1. Write a comparative essay to compare and contrast Zelie’s
expectations of death versus the reality of death. Cite the relevant
evidence to support your answer.
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2. Analyze the purpose of this chapter, including how the author
characterizes death and how this characterization enhances the text.
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Epilogue Vocabulary
1. Hues:
2. Surges:
Epilogue Vocabulary Key
1. Hues: Shades of color (page 524)
2. Surges: Sudden powerful forward or upward movement (page 524)
Epilogue Short Response
1. Where is Zelie?
-
2. Did Zelie succeed in her quest, and how does the author let the
audience know?
-
3. Why does Zelie’s blood chill to ice?
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Epilogue Extended Response 1
1. How does the author differentiate her own perspective on life from
Zelie’s perspective on life? How do these perspectives enhance a
central theme of the text?
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Epilogue Extended Response 2
2. Make a prediction for the next book and entire trilogy. Will there be
war? Will Inan live? Will Amari rule peacefully over Orisha? Will anyone
contest Amari’s rule? Cite evidence to support your prediction.
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Post-Reading Extended Response 1
1. What is the text structure and how do differing points of view enhance meaning, pace, irony
and/or suspense of the text? Cite specific evidence to support your analysis.
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2. What is the author’s purpose in writing this novel? Cite specific evidence to support your analysis.
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3. How is the author’s particular point of view or cultural experience illustrated in this novel? Cite
specific evidence to support your analysis.
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4. In your opinion, what is the most important theme in the text? Cite specific evidence to support
your analysis.
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Post-Reading Extended Response 2
5. Analyze one allusion to literature, myth, religion, history or current events that the author uses to
enhance conflict, main idea, purpose and/or theme. Cite specific evidence to support your analysis.
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6. How would viewing the film version of this novel be similar and different to reading the text
version of the novel? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each medium? Cite specific
evidence to support your analysis.
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7. In your opinion, what is the most important symbol in the text? Cite specific evidence to support
your analysis.
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8. In your opinion, what is the most important allegory in the text? Cite specific evidence to support
your analysis.
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2. Use the ACEPaPer checklist to answer the question below: Paraphrase

1. Oblivion: Extinction; State of being forgotten or unaware (page 246)

1. Periphery: The outer limits or edge of an area or object (page 326)

1. Resonant: Deep, clear and continuing to sound; Evoking enduring

1. Baited: Deliberately annoy or taunt to provoke a response (page

1. Fruition: The point at which a plan or project is realized (page 448)

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