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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. In Chapter 19, what does Leaphorn find in the alley?
(a) The kachina mask he had seen.
(b) The body of George Bowlegs.
(c) Another fetish.
(d) Only a trail of blood.

2. In Chapter 18, what does Leaphorn believe will hide him from others in his stakeout over the Zuni village?
(a) Juniper and a boulder.
(b) Chamiso and pinon.
(c) Desert-colored clothing.
(d) Scrub brush.

3. When was the last time that Father Ingles spoke with Ernesto Cata?
(a) School on Friday.
(b) More than a week previously.
(c) Saturday's Confessional.
(d) Sunday Mass.

4. Why does Halsey think the commune's location is legal?
(a) He has a permit.
(b) He has permission from owner.
(c) It is National Park land.
(d) It is public domain land.

5. In Zuni mythology, what is the penalty for sacrilege?
(a) Death.
(b) A month of silence.
(c) Ostracizing from the tribe.
(d) Sacrifice of belongings to those offended.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Koyemshi?

2. What does Ted Isaacs plan to do with the information he receives from Leaphorn in the last chapter?

3. As Chapter 15 ends, Leaphorn is only able to take how many steps?

4. What nickname has Leaphorn given the killer?

5. What is the color of the mask that Leaphorn describes to Pasquaanti?

Short Essay Questions

1. What law-enforcement agencies are interested in the crimes at Zuni and why?

2. What are the Koyemshi, and what is their significance?

3. In Chapter 16, Leaphorn is shot with a hypodermic dart. How was this done?

4. What has Susanne learned about deer from George Bowlegs?

5. According to the Zuni beliefs, what will happen if the Shalako ceremonies aren't performed correctly?

6. What effects does Leaphorn feel from the hypodermic dart?

7. Describe Leaphorn's view at the beginning of Chapter 18.

8. Although George Bowlegs is mentioned often in the book, the reader doesn't see him until Chapter 19 when he appears in front of Leaphorn.

9. Who are the people who are hunting in Chapter 15, and what are they hunting?

10. Father Ingles is impressed with George Bowlegs. Why?

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