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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of beetle does Brennan find the first time he looks for a beetle?
(a) A longhorn beetle.
(b) A carpet beetle.
(c) A blister beetle.
(d) A whirligig beetle.

2. In what does Brennan carry the skull to Dr. Tibbets?
(a) His mother's hat box.
(b) A tennis shoe box.
(c) His backpack.
(d) It was wrapped in a towel.

3. What do the soldiers report occurred before Coyote Runs was killed?
(a) Coyote Runs was holding rifle.
(b) An exchange of gunfire.
(c) A rattler bit Coyote Runs.
(d) Coyote Runs killed a soldier.

4. What is Brennan feeling while waiting for information from Homesley's friend?
(a) Joy.
(b) Panic.
(c) Pressure.
(d) Excitement.

5. What does Brennan think about the commanding officer's reply to Mrs. Gebhart?
(a) He is lying.
(b) He is involed with Mrs. Gephart.
(c) He helps Indians.
(d) He is a decent man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Brennan stay on the road when running near Fort Bliss?

2. Why does Mr. Homesley have so much electronic equipment in his house?

3. What kind of body does Mr. Homesley have?

4. To what did Brennan's activities with Mr. Homeley lead?

5. What color is the place in question #121?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the commander answer in response to the letter in question #49? What does Brennan conclude from this report?

2. What film did thinking about the bullet hole remind Brennan of and why did he think of it?

3. In Chapter 12, describe what Brennan is thinking when he contemplates the bullet hole in the skull.

4. What does Brennan learn about the probable cause of death?

5. Why does Brennan talk to Mr. Homesley about the skull?

6. What does Brennan pass in the canyon and what does he know?

7. Why does Brennan think the skull belonged to a young person?

8. Where does Brennan meet Mr. Homesley, who do they see there and what does that person tell them about?

9. What kind of relationship do Brennan and Mr. Homesley end up having?

10. What does Brennan find out when he comes home in Chapter 21?

(see the answer keys)

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