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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the event in question #1 mark for Coyote Runs?
(a) The ritual killing of his first deer.
(b) Joining his father's family.
(c) First step into manhood.
(d) Finding out his inner name.

2. What did the Mexicans call the desert near where Coyote Runs live?
(a) White Sands.
(b) Death Sands.
(c) White Death.
(d) The Journey of Death.

3. What does Brennan do with the skull?
(a) Buries it.
(b) Puts it in his backpack.
(c) Throws it away.
(d) Shows it to Bill.

4. Why does Brennan work?
(a) To save money for college.
(b) To build up his muscles.
(c) So he can buy a car.
(d) To help pay for his clothes and other things.

5. What kind of weapon does Coyote Runs have?
(a) A tomahawk.
(b) A knife.
(c) A gun.
(d) None.

6. What does Brennan's employer like to talk about?
(a) He doesn't talk.
(b) He talks about his family.
(c) He talks about money.
(d) He talks about his girlfriend.

7. What does Brennan hear after he picks up the skull?
(a) Mountain lions.
(b) A horse running.
(c) A coyote howling.
(d) A voice in his head.

8. What kind of saddle does Magpie own?
(a) An old U.S. calvery saddle.
(b) A Mexican saddle with silver on it.
(c) A saddle made from Texan steer.
(d) He doesn't own a saddle.

9. While walking to the camp place what did Brennan decide Bill was not?
(a) A real man.
(b) A runner.
(c) A strong climber.
(d) A whimp.

10. Where does Coyote Runs try to hide from the soldiers?
(a) In a cave.
(b) In the river.
(c) Under some sage brush.
(d) Behind a rock in the back of the canyon.

11. How does Brennan feel about his father?
(a) He never knew him.
(b) He hates him.
(c) He loves him.
(d) He admires him.

12. Why does Coyote Runs think the uniforms of the soldiers are silly?
(a) They are easy to see from a distance.
(b) They are blue.
(c) Their uniforms are too hot.
(d) They attract horse flies.

13. Why does Coyote Runs believe he can escape bullets?
(a) He has danced the ghost dance.
(b) He is too young to die.
(c) He is carrying a lucky knife.
(d) A rancher fires at him but missed.

14. Why is Brennan annoyed about being in the van?
(a) His mother acts like Bill is perfect.
(b) He is in the far back seat.
(c) The kids annoy him.
(d) It is too hot.

15. Where is a gun pressed against Coyote Runs?
(a) His head.
(b) His chest.
(c) His back.
(d) His stomach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Coyote Runs be doing when the warriors stop?

2. How many attackers chase Magpie and Coyote Runs?

3. Why does Brennan put his sleeping bag under a large boulder?

4. What kind of horse does Coyote Runs ride on the way home?

5. How many soldiers approach Coyote Runs?

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