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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. How many bags were originally in a package of wastebasket liners found where the men were murdered?

2. What time is it when Chee finishes checking out the roads leading from the Star Lake Pump Station that Nails serviced while he worked for Wellserve, Inc.?

3. Where does Leaphorn live?

4. What time is it when Dr. Friedman-Bernal stops to adjust her pack and checks the time?

5. Where did Chee have a girlfriend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who saw the theft of a backhoe and why didn't they report it?

2. Why aren't Dr. Friedman-Bernal's hands a lady's hands?

3. How did Leaphorn's wife, Emma die?

4. How is Dr. Friedman-Bernal described as she makes her moonlit hike in the desert?

5. Why is it difficult to have secrets at Chaco?

6. Who is Bo Arnold?

7. What is the tradition of the Dineh regarding the dead?

8. What does Thatcher say about Harrison Houk?

9. What does Chee want to do when he discovers all the bones near the dead men?

10. Who is Lehman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leaphorn seems to be affected by his wife's death. Discuss the death of Leaphorn's wife and how it affects him.

Essay Topic 2

Thatcher is assigned to serve a warrant to Dr. Friedman-Bernal. Discuss the accusations against Dr. Friedman-Bernal and what is learned during the course of the investigation.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss symbolism and how Pete and Chee use symbolism to talk about their broken relationships.

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