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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. Harrison quotes an aphorism in Chapter 11? In what area is that a common saying?

2. When would Houk go down the river in his kayak?

3. What part of Friedman's body is broken?

4. On what does Houk write a note before he dies?

5. Where does Houk hide a note?

Short Essay Questions

1. What memories does Houk have of the first fifty years of his life?

2. What tracks does Leaphorn discover in the area where Friedman-Bernal left her kayak?

3. What petroglyphs does Leaphorn see on the cliffs after he leaves the kayak?

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

5. How does Leaphorn travel home from New York?

6. What does Amos Whistler say about the area where the pots came from that interest Friedman-Bernal?

7. What does Detective McGee look like?

8. What does Irene Musket say about Houk's trips in the kayak?

9. What reason does Nakai give for leaving his tent trailer?

10. Why does Leaphorn light a fire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the reasons why Leaphorn decides to investigate Dr. Friedman-Bernal's disappearance.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why love is not enough to keep the Chee and Mary Landon together.

Essay Topic 3

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

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