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A Thief of Time: A Novel Quiz

Tony Hillerman
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A Thief of Time: A Novel Quiz

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1)

How long are the ceremonies that a hatathali performs? (from Chapters 6 & 7)

5 days.
10 days.
4 days.
8 days.
2)

In what mountain range does Many Ruins Canyon begin? (from Chapter 18 & 19)

Abajo Mountains.
Chuska Mountains.
Sleeping Ute Mountains.
La Plata Mountains.
3)

From what direction does the wind blow during the night in Chapter 8? (from Chapters 8, 9, & 10)

Southeast.
Northwest.
East.
West.
4)

Where does Pete's former boyfriend live now? (from Chapters 6 & 7)

New York City.
Washington, D.C.
Boston.
Arlington.
5)

What did Chee study at New Mexico? (from Chapters 8, 9, & 10)

Law.
Business Management.
Anthropology.
Criminology.
6)

Where does Houk keep a pistol? (from Chapter 11)

Under the mattress of his bed.
Dresser drawer.
Under the kitchen sink.
In a bathroom cupboard.
7)

How far up the canyon where Friedman-Bernal abandoned her kayak does Leaphorn find evidence of modern human occupancy? (from Chapter 18 & 19)

About 4 miles.
3 miles.
5 miles.
About 2 miles.
8)

Who does Brigham believe brought Friedman-Bernal to the area? (from Chapter 18 & 19)

Angel Gabriel.
Angel Anapiel.
Angel Moroni.
Angel Qaspiel.
9)

What should Houk have linked together that he would have put together when he was younger? (from Chapter 11)

The significance of the pot that interested Friedman-Bernal.
Killing of Nails.
Disappearance of Friedman-Bernal.
Killing of Etcitty.
10)

Where do Leaphorn and Thatcher eat breakfast in Chapter 8? (from Chapters 8, 9, & 10)

Ganado.
Nazini.
Many Farms.
Round Rock.
11)

At the end of Chapter 14, what direction does Leaphorn drive out of Window Rock? (from Chapters 14 & 15)

East.
West.
South.
North.
12)

How old was Brigham when he was found in an old coyote den? (from Chapter 11)

7.
9.
5.
11.
13)

How old was Etcitty when he died? (from Chapters 8, 9, & 10)

43.
37.
32.
29.
14)

What does Chee find inside a sack in Elliot's apartment? (from Chapters 16 & 17)

7 human mandibles.
5 human tibias.
4 human ulnas.
2 human skulls.
15)

What is the date when Pete and Chee talk about their broken relationships? (from Chapters 6 & 7)

October 29.
November 2.
November 1.
October 31.
16)

What color windbreaker does Detective McGree wear? (from Chapters 14 & 15)

Blue.
Red.
Green.
Gray.
17)

At what site is Randall Elliot working when Chee arrives at Chaco in Chapter 17? (from Chapters 16 & 17)

Kin Kletso.
Pueblo Bonito.
Pueblo Alto.
Chaco Canyon.
18)

When Chee is trying to located Nakai, where is Chee driving when he hears the five o-clock news? (from Chapters 12 & 13)

Chinle Badlands.
San Juan Basin Badlands.
Bisti Badlands.
Blue Mesa Badlands.
19)

On what side of the river did Leaphorn pull the kayak onto a sandbar? (from Chapter 18 & 19)

West.
North.
South.
East.
20)

What color are Brigham's eyes? (from Chapter 18 & 19)

Hazel.
Blue-gray.
Brown.
Black.
21)

Who had once written to Houk telling him "to make things right"? (from Chapter 11)

An elder.
His mother.
His grandfather.
The bishop.
22)

How many miles is it from where Nakai left his car to the hogan where his brother lives? (from Chapters 12 & 13)

8 miles.
13 miles.
9 miles.
12 miles.
23)

What mental problems did Brigham have? (from Chapter 11)

Psychosis.
Delusional disorder.
Schizophrenia.
Bi-polar.
24)

What day did Irene Musket find Houk's body in the barn? (from Chapters 14 & 15)

Thursday.
Wednesday.
Friday.
Saturday.
25)

How many years did Chee's girlfriend teach school in the area? (from Chapters 6 & 7)

3 years.
5 years.
4 years.
6 years.
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