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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 16, what does Leaphorn find inside the fetish offering?
2. What is missing from the deer?
3. In Chapter 12, who suggests that the killings are based upon a feud between Navajo and Zuni?
4. Dance Hall of the Dead takes place over how much time?
5. What does Ted Isaacs plan to do with the information he receives from Leaphorn in the last chapter?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 15, what disturbs Leaphorn about the dead deer killed by George Bowlegs?
2. Who are the people who are hunting in Chapter 15, and what are they hunting?
3. What are the Koyemshi, and what is their significance?
4. After leaving the Bowlegs hogan in Chapter 14, what is Leaphorn's plan for the investigation.
5. Although George Bowlegs is mentioned often in the book, the reader doesn't see him until Chapter 19 when he appears in front of Leaphorn.
6. What relationship do Ted Isaacs and Susanne share and what does Leaphorn think about it?
7. John O'Malley is watching for seven people he believes are involved in the narcotics operation. Who does Leaphorn recognize from the seven photographs?
8. Who is in the procession of the Council of the Gods?
9. What has Susanne learned about deer from George Bowlegs?
10. According to the Zuni beliefs, what will happen if the Shalako ceremonies aren't performed correctly?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 5, the reader learns that the commune is named Jason's Fleece after the myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece. The Navajo have their own myths, such as that of Monster Slayer and Born of Water. Compare and contrast the myths of the different cultures in Dance Hall of the Dead and their symbolism.
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 7, the reader learns more about the teachings Leaphorn learned from his grandfather. Discuss how these teachings help Leaphorn as a detective. Compare Leaphorn's detecting methods to those of white culture.
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