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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 14, what passenger does Leaphorn pick up on the way to the Zuni Lake?
(a) A Zuni boy.
(b) Otis.
(c) Cecil Bowlegs.
(d) Susanne.

2. How many people does Leaphorn estimate would be at Zuni village during Shalako?
(a) Four thousand.
(b) 500 more than the usual population.
(c) Ten thousand.
(d) Seven to eight thousand.

3. What are Acoma and Isleta?
(a) Other Pueblos.
(b) Nearby lakes.
(c) Towns in Arizona.
(d) School.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 19, who is Leaphorn looking for?

2. In Chapter 11, where does Leaphorn find Susanne?

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

4. Where did Ted Isaacs attend college for his undergraduate work?

5. What do the Mudhead wear during the dance of Shalako?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What relationship do Ted Isaacs and Susanne share and what does Leaphorn think about it?

4. Describe Father Ingles.

5. When Dance Hall of the Dead ends, where is Susanne most likely?

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

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

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

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

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

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