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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, who does Leaphorn consider the last untapped possibility?
(a) Ted Isaacs.
(b) George Bowlegs.
(c) Shorty Bowlegs.
(d) Susanne.

2. What was the secret name given to Nashibitti at the Night Way Ceremonial?
(a) He Who Gives Answers.
(b) She Who Remains Silent.
(c) She Who is Wise.
(d) He Who Asks Questions.

3. In Chapter 3, what does Leaphorn offer Cecil in an effort to get him to open up?
(a) A ride into town.
(b) A cola.
(c) A cigarette.
(d) A candy car.

4. According to Cecil, why is a kachina after his brother and Ernesto?
(a) George did something against the Zuni religion.
(b) Both boys committed sacrilege.
(c) Both boys ignored kachina warnings.
(d) Ernesto told something taboo to George.

5. Whose nickname is "Orange"?
(a) Joe Leaphorn.
(b) Cipriano Naranjo.
(c) J.D. Highsmith.
(d) Ed Pasquaanti.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what surprise does Leaphorn see emerging from the arbor?

2. According to Cecil in Chapter 9, George said he was going to look for some kachinas at a place he couldn't pronounce. What letter does the place start with?

3. In Chapter 9, what is the fetish that Leaphorn finds?

4. What is the Navajo way to release a ghost for its infinite wandering?

5. In Chapter 3, Leaphorn makes the observation that days that begin badly end badly. What happens to make him think this?

(see the answer key)

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