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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 compare to a broom handle?
2. According to legend, who teaches Clumsy Boy the prayers for hunting deer?
3. What type of deer had been killed by George's gun?
4. What does Leaphorn find made of blue and yellow songbird feathers in Chapter 19?
5. What are Acoma and Isleta?
Short Essay Questions
1. What relationship do Ted Isaacs and Susanne share and what does Leaphorn think about it?
2. When Dance Hall of the Dead ends, where is Susanne most likely?
3. Leaphorn realizes who the killer is but can't prove it. He gives the information to two people. Whom does he tell and why?
4. John O'Malley is watching for seven people he believes are involved in the narcotics operation. Who does Leaphorn recognize from the seven photographs?
5. Leaphorn tells Susanne about Sa. Who or what is Sa?
6. 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.
7. What has Susanne learned about deer from George Bowlegs?
8. What is Ted Isaacs's background?
9. According to the Zuni beliefs, what will happen if the Shalako ceremonies aren't performed correctly?
10. What law-enforcement agencies are interested in the crimes at Zuni and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
Chapter 4 manages to raise a larger societal issue as Leaphorn recalls a plaque he once saw in a Native American school that read, "Tradition is the Enemy of Progress." Leaphorn recognizes that the Zunis have been better able to cling to their traditional ways than the Navajo. It is the loss of some of the old ways of the Navajo that have sent George in search of something in Zuni religion. Because of the teachings of his grandfather in the old ways, Leaphorn expresses sadness that other Navajo don't have this in their lives. Discuss how traditional ways guide Leaphorn in his daily life and in his role as a police officer.
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