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

2. What language do words like Shulawitsi and Shalako come from?
(a) Navajo.
(b) Zuni.
(c) Ute.
(d) Hopi.

3. What does Cecil's lunchbox say on it?
(a) Cecil Bowlegs.
(b) It says nothing.
(c) St. Anthony School.
(d) Happiness is a strong kite string.

4. Leaphorn estimates Isaacs' age as what?
(a) Early twenties.
(b) Early thirties.
(c) Mid twenties.
(d) Late twenties.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jason's Fleece, as used in Dance Hall of the Dead?

2. Leaphorn recognizes Agent Baker as what?

3. Whom does Leaphorn leave Cecil with after the death of Shorty Bowlegs?

4. In Chapter 2, where is George Bowlegs last reportedly seen?

5. How did Cata die?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the four original men working this case react to Agents O'Malley and Baker?

2. In Chapter 1, why are there some things that the Little Fire God's friend, George Bowlegs, can't know?

3. Why does Cecil Bowlegs call Leaphorn "uncle"? Are they related?

4. Describe the boy called the Little Fire God in Chapter 1.

5. How are the living conditions for the Zuni different from that of the Navajo?

6. Describe Ted Isaacs' appearance.

7. Describe the vehicle that Leaphorn travels in.

8. What is the job given to Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn in Chapter 2 and why?

9. Leaphorn first meets Susanne, one of the inhabitants of the commune in Chapter 6. Describe her.

10. Describe John O'Malley.

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