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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where did Francisco mark up the animal once he killed it by shooting it after following the tracks?
2. What does Ben buy with the $3 he is given by the person who gives him the money he was loaned?
3. ____________ did not make a sound as the beating took place during the mugging in the alley.
4. Abel and Ben were going to go out to the hills on horseback to watch _____________.
5. Who was NOT one of the people Ben thought would not leave Abel alone?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
The rain is present at various points in the story, points where there are significant changes for the characters.
Part 1: Why is rain present at the time when Angela and Abel make love?
Part 2: Why do you think rain occurs when Abel leaves Los Angeles to go back to Walatowa?
Part 3: Why is rain present after Francisco dies?
Essay Topic 3
The theme of running is also something which appears at various parts of the book as well.
Part 1: Why is the theme of running important in this story?
Part 2: How does running affect the life of Abel specifically?
Part 3: Which characters are 'running' in this story, in a figurative sense? Why?
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