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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. Who does Brigham believe brought Friedman-Bernal to the area?

2. How long does Leaphorn believe it will take to float Friedman-Bernal on the kayaks down to Mexican Hat?

3. What color are Brigham's eyes?

4. What does Leaphorn read on the plane home from New York?

5. What did Irene Musket leave in the refrigerator at Houk's place that she meant to take home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Leaphorn persuade Marcy to tell him the name of the buyer who bought the pot Friedman-Bernal was interested in?

2. Why won't L. G. Marcy tell Leaphorn who the buyer was of the pot that interested Friedman-Bernal?

3. Where did Etcitty find the pot that DuMont purchased?

4. What does Leaphorn believe that Elliot will try to do as they carry Friedman-Bernal?

5. Where does Houk consider hiding?

6. Why does Detective McGee from the Utah State Police wish to speak with Leaphorn?

7. Where does Pete's ex-boyfriend want her to go?

8. What does Detective McGee look like?

9. What does Chee learn when he calls the travel agency that Elliot uses?

10. What did Elliot hope to study at Watersprinkler Canyon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leaphorn enjoys the rain in New York City and purchases the first umbrella he has ever owned. Discuss why the rain is so special to Leaphorn and why he has never owned an umbrella.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Elliot and Davis.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the book, discuss suspense and how the author uses suspense in the novel.

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