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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to a neighbor, where is the owner of the commune land believed to live?
2. On what road is Leaphorn traveling in the last scene of Chapter 6?
3. When Chapter 2 opens, what is Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn doing?
4. In Chapter 10, what does Leaphorn think is significant that O'Malley doesn't?
5. Who are Bacobi and Atarque?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Leaphorn see standing in the arbor of the commune in Chapter 5?
2. Susanne is taking care of Otis, who she explains is sick. What is wrong with Otis in Leaphorn's opinion?
3. Describe John O'Malley.
4. Describe where Ernesto Cata's body is found.
5. Why does Cecil Bowlegs call Leaphorn "uncle"? Are they related?
6. In Chapter 8, why does Leaphorn decide to return to Shorty Bowlegs' hogan?
7. Leaphorn first meets Susanne, one of the inhabitants of the commune in Chapter 6. Describe her.
8. What had happened the last time that Ted Isaacs had seen Ernesto Cata and George Bowlegs?
9. In Chapter 7, Leaphorn spends several hours at the site where the bicycle was found. What is he doing for all that time and why?
10. How do the four original men working this case react to Agents O'Malley and Baker?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
After the death of Shorty Bowlegs, Leaphorn assumes responsibility for Cecil Bowlegs. Discuss the Navajo concept of family and children.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 13, Zuni spirituality is explored more fully as Father Ingles explains it to Leaphorn. Apparently, comparing the different religions was a discussion that Father Ingles shared with George as well. Compare and contrast the Zuni religion with Catholicism.
Essay Topic 3
Although angry at Isaacs for choosing his job over Susanne, Leaphorn tells him all the facts and allows Isaacs to decide what to do with those facts. What do you think Isaacs will choose to do? Will he be honest about the dig site with authorities or will he take credit for his findings? Give reasons for your answers based on Isaacs's behavior and words throughout the book.
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