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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. During what season did Tosamah's grandmother die, according to his story?
(a) Summer
(b) Winter
(c) Fall
(d) Spring

2. What were the victims being targeted in the #32 scenario that was described in the book?
(a) Sheep
(b) Wolves
(c) Rabbits
(d) Snakes

3. Who is Abel's brother, who died many years before the start of the story?
(a) Tosamah
(b) Francisco
(c) Vidal
(d) Mariano

4. What did the man who was sent off by the Kiowas trying to look for?
(a) Other tribes
(b) Food
(c) Firewood
(d) Weapons

5. Abel dreams of the time he had gone down to the river with __________ to go shooting.
(a) Vidal
(b) Ben
(c) Francisco
(d) Mariano

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the female eagle in the mating flight carry in her claws as she flew, dropping it to the male?

2. Where were the governor and the officials sitting, making those the places of honor in the group?

3. Where does Abel hide when he thinks that men are running toward him after hearing something?

4. The ___________ lasted for days, during which time they prayed and made offerings at the holy places they came to.

5. When the tasks of #35 were completed, Abel set off to the _________ all by himself to complete his task.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Nicolas teach-whau - who was this women to Abel in this story?

2. Why does Ben think that Milly is going to come around anymore, according to what he has noticed?

3. What did Abel do in response to Tosamah's insults during the card game they shared after a 12-hour shift?

4. 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?

5. How did Abel and Ben meet each other for the first time, as Ben recalls it during a trip down memory lane?

6. What is the legal result of Abel flipping off the others in the tank, even though they almost run over him?

7. What did Francisco tell Abel about the area across the Arroyo Bajo to the edge of the red rock that looked out over the plain?

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

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

10. What does Ben do when he goes to the Silver Dollar after dropping off Abel at the bus station?

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