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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The society in #27 was the _________ to go into the kiva at the summer and the autumn rain retreats.

2. Abel keeps himself in the __________ as he makes his way through the city, in order to keep himself hidden.

3. Tosamah's grandmother was ___________ though she had a great appreciation for language and for stories.

4. Tosamah returned to ____________ Mountain in order to visit his grandmother's grave.

5. Father Olguin dresses in the __________ chasuble while outside people shuffle in the pews.

Short Essay Questions

1. When Tosamah's grandmother, Aho, dies, what does he do for her the following summer?

2. What happened when Abel finally did go back to work after the incident at the card game?

3. What did Francisco come upon as a young man, riding out on a buckskin colt and leading a hunting horse?

4. As Abel stares out into the silent valley, what is the memory he recalls having shared with Vidal?

5. What happens when Abel sings and calls out during one of the rain retreats, according to his memory?

6. Who went up to the hill to get drunk the night before Abel left for the bus station?

7. Who managed to fix Abel's bad back when he was thrown off his horse, even though his grandfather could not?

8. Why does Ben think that Milly is going to come around anymore, according to what he has noticed?

9. What caused Francisco to be afraid during the birth of his child, which then caused his girlfriend to leave him?

10. Who did not dance when the group of men got together to get drunk the night before Abel's departure?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The scene in which Abel kills the albino seems to be a striking and yet understandable scene.

Part 1: Why do you think Abel decided to kill the albino?

Part 2: How do you think Abel felt about killing the albino?

Part 3: What is the potential symbolism of this scene? What might it represent in terms of race relations, for example?

Essay Topic 2

At times, it seems the portrayal of women is a bit less than fair, especially in the minds of female readers.

Part 1: What are the main characteristics the female characters in the book share?

Part 2: Are women shown to be strong and powerful? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think women aren't portrayed in a more positive light? Or are they?

Essay Topic 3

It's apparent that the role of spirituality is one that is important, even as it stretches across Walatowa and Los Angeles.

Part 1: Why are the priests so important within the context of the story?

Part 2: How does Father Olguin affect the other characters in this book?

Part 3: How does Tosamah affect others within the context of this story?

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