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

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

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

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

5. In the early part of Chapter 16, what affects Leaphorn's ability to move and talk?
(a) Bleeding.
(b) Pain.
(c) Poison.
(d) A paralytic drug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leaphorn find made of blue and yellow songbird feathers in Chapter 19?

2. How does Ted Isaacs refer to his family?

3. What feathers does Leaphorn think he saw on the kachina mask?

4. In Chapter 14, who performs the third search of the Bowlegs hogan?

5. What are Acoma and Isleta?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Father Ingles.

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. What has Susanne learned about deer from George Bowlegs?

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