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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Chapter 15 ends, Leaphorn is only able to take how many steps?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

2. In Chapter 12, who suggests that the killings are based upon a feud between Navajo and Zuni?
(a) Ted O'Malley.
(b) Ted Isaacs.
(c) Halsey.
(d) Agent Baker.

3. In Chapter 14, where is the sky-diving exhibition that Leaphorn hears about on the radio?
(a) Yah-Ta-Hey Trading Post.
(b) Painted Desert.
(c) Black Rock Airstrip.
(d) The old Zuni village.

4. In Chapter 19, to whom does Leaphorn first explain his theory of the crimes?
(a) Susanne.
(b) John O'Malley.
(c) Ed Pasquaanti.
(d) Agent Baker.

5. In Chapter 18, what becomes keystone for Leaphorn?
(a) The sight of the ceremonial procession.
(b) The turquoise from the fetish.
(c) The flint from the fetish.
(d) Remembering songs of the Night Way.

6. John O' Malley tells Leaphorn that the killings are related to what?
(a) Narcotics operation.
(b) Dealing in stolen artifacts.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) Money laundering.

7. How does Ted Isaacs refer to his family?
(a) Absent; he grew up in foster homes.
(b) Emotionally distant, well off family in Florida.
(c) Middle class upbringing in Ohio.
(d) Poor east Tennessee white trash.

8. In Chapter 16, what does Leaphorn find inside the fetish offering?
(a) Turquoise bead, tip of a lance point, and abalone shell.
(b) Coral, medallion, and blood.
(c) Wood carving, deer hair, and silver.
(d) Arrow point, turquoise, and clay.

9. Who states that deer are far-sighted?
(a) Susanne.
(b) Halsey.
(c) George Bowlegs.
(d) Leaphorn.

10. What are Koyemshi?
(a) Representatives of the Gods.
(b) Totems.
(c) Sacred clowns.
(d) Kachina.

11. Who mentions "Thou shall not profane the Sacred Ways of Zuni"?
(a) Ed Pasquaanti.
(b) Leaphorn.
(c) Ernesto's father.
(d) Father Ingles.

12. Who does Leaphorn recognize from the photos that John O'Malley shows him?
(a) Halsey.
(b) Dr. Reynolds.
(c) Suzanne.
(d) Ted Isaacs.

13. In Chapter 15, what do Leaphorn and Susanne share for dinner?
(a) An orange.
(b) Candy bar.
(c) Beef jerky.
(d) Potted meat.

14. Who refers to George Bowlegs as "about half genius and half crazy"?
(a) Cecil Bowlegs.
(b) Susanne.
(c) Father Ingles.
(d) Ted Isaacs.

15. At the beginning of Chapter 19, who is Leaphorn looking for?
(a) The killer.
(b) George Bowlegs.
(c) Ed Pasquaanti.
(d) Father Ingles.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what passenger does Leaphorn pick up on the way to the Zuni Lake?

2. In Chapter 11, what noise covers Leaphorn's arrival at the commune?

3. What is Kothluwalawa?

4. Why does Halsey think the commune's location is legal?

5. In Chapter 16, what type of gun hits Leaphorn?

(see the answer keys)

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