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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 12, where is grid Seventeen W that Isaacs is working from?
(a) In a gully.
(b) Farthest from the trailer.
(c) In the center of the site.
(d) On top of the ridge.

2. What feathers does Leaphorn think he saw on the kachina mask?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Buzzard.
(c) Raven or crow.
(d) Hawk.

3. What does Leaphorn give Ted Isaacs in the last chapter?
(a) A turquoise bear.
(b) The prayer plume.
(c) A note from Susanne.
(d) The flint from the fetish.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Acoma and Isleta?

2. In the early part of Chapter 16, what affects Leaphorn's ability to move and talk?

3. What is Kothluwalawa?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 15, what does Leaphorn find on the saddleback slope?

5. Who mentions "Thou shall not profane the Sacred Ways of Zuni"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Leaphorn tells Susanne about Sa. Who or what is Sa?

2. After leaving the Bowlegs hogan in Chapter 14, what is Leaphorn's plan for the investigation.

3. Who is in the procession of the Council of the Gods?

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

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

6. What is Ted Isaacs's background?

7. In Chapter 15, what disturbs Leaphorn about the dead deer killed by George Bowlegs?

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

9. Leaphorn realizes who the killer is but can't prove it. He gives the information to two people. Whom does he tell and why?

10. John O'Malley is watching for seven people he believes are involved in the narcotics operation. Who does Leaphorn recognize from the seven photographs?

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