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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. In Chapter 4, who is Ted Isaac's only companion for two days?

2. About what time did George leave the commune?

3. What was the secret name given to Nashibitti at the Night Way Ceremonial?

4. In Chapter 9, why is Cecil worried about removing anything from the hogan?

5. In Chapter 9, to what culture does the fetish most likely belong?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Frank Bob Madman abandon his hogan?

2. What are Leaphorn's plans for Cecil after his father's death?

3. In Chapter 6, what does Leaphorn learn when he checks in with the Ramah chapter house?

4. Why does Cecil Bowlegs call Leaphorn "uncle"? Are they related?

5. In Chapter 8, why does Leaphorn decide to return to Shorty Bowlegs' hogan?

6. Describe the vehicle that Leaphorn travels in.

7. Describe the boy called the Little Fire God in Chapter 1.

8. What is the job given to Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn in Chapter 2 and why?

9. The reader learns about a member of Leaphorn's family in Chapter 7. Summarize who it is and why this person is important to Leaphorn.

10. Describe Agent Baker and why his appearance doesn't match that of an FBI agent.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 10, it is revealed that if Ernesto Cata had lived, he would have grown up as a respected and honored member of the Zuni, even a leader. Compare and contrast Ernesto's possible future with George's probable future. Does this explain some of George's "crazy" behavior that several have reported to Leaphorn?

Essay Topic 2

Leaphorn is disturbed by the scene at the commune in Chapter 6. Instead of hippies and love and peace, he finds a leader wearing expensive boots who intimidates the teen girl who lives there. Although Susanne obviously cares for George and Ernesto, Halsey is obvious in his disdain of the boys and of the law or "fuzz." Leaphorn also finds another young man on a bad "trip" at the commune. How do these events foreshadow what Leaphorn learns at the end of the chapter?

Essay Topic 3

While watching for George above the Zuni village, Leaphorn paints a vivid picture of his surroundings. This is something he has done in previous chapters as well. What do you think Leaphorn's feelings for his environment are? Does his environment affect his day-to-day life? If so, in what way?

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