The Dark Wind | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Tuba City - This is where the Navajo Tribal Police sub agency in Central Arizona is located.

Flagstaff, Arizona - This is where the Coconino County Sheriff's department has its office.

Crownpoint - This is the name of the sub agency in New Mexico from where the protagonist has been transferred.

Navajo-Hopi Joint Use country - This is the land from which the Navajos are to be forced out in order to make room for Hopi people.

Wepo Wash - This is the dry wash near Tuba City where a light aircraft crashes.