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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. After Abel talked to the chief, _____________, about the mating flight he had seen, it was decided he should join them in the kiva.
(a) Francisco
(b) Medina
(c) Mariano
(d) Patiestewa

2. The A.A. Kaul _________ Company uses the second floor of Tosamah's building as a storage facility.
(a) Computer
(b) Oil
(c) Auto Supply
(d) Office Supply

3. Milly decided to come to ____________ when she had the money from her father and from his hard work.
(a) Mexico
(b) Chicago
(c) Los Angeles
(d) Phoenix

4. Who looked after Abel and the rest of his family because their father left a long time before?
(a) Tosamah
(b) Oguin
(c) Francisco
(d) Mariano

5. The sermon at the beginning of the chapter is about the __________ and the Truth.
(a) Resurrection
(b) Dawn
(c) Apocalypse
(d) Word

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the old Kiowa woman that Tosamah references in his story during the sermon he is giving?

2. What was the name of the great volcanic crater that lay high up on the western slope of the range?

3. ____________ stunned and hit a jackrabbit buck when he was in the attacking group that took place.

4. Napoleon Kills-in-the-_____________ is another of the men at the prayer meeting.

5. Who collapses into Francisco's arms, not even recognizing him as he arrives at the bus station?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Father Olguin think caused Abel to kill the albino so many years ago, testifying in court to this being the reason for Abel's actions?

2. Who went up to the hill to get drunk the night before Abel left for the bus station?

3. Who had Francisco beaten in a race for good hunting and harvests, something which he looks upon fondly?

4. What did Francisco do to the bear after he finally tracked him down in the forest and then killed him?

5. What did Abel do after realizing that his grandfather had died during a moment when Abel fell asleep?

6. What things did Ben offer to Abel on the first day they were introduced to each other?

7. As Abel stares out into the silent valley, what is the memory he recalls having shared with Vidal?

8. What were some of the things the sun could teach the grandsons about, according to Francisco?

9. What is in the trap that Francisco set a long time ago at the opening of the book?

10. What does Abel see as he is looking out over the rim of the Valle Grande?

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