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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. What appeared shortly after Abel began to sin and call out during his time at the small house?

2. Reverend John Big Bluff Tosamah lives in the place of worship with his disciple _________.

3. Francisco and Abel went to the ________ where some old people had already gathered and begun to sing.

4. At one point during his 'escape' from the men following him, Abel rolled himself into the ___________ of a truck.

5. When Abel is 17, Francisco gets him to go hunting and the first animal he kills is a ______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens in the memory Abel has of his grandfather calling him as he heard the old men pray?

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

4. What does Abel do when he sees the bird in the sack after it has been captured?

5. What were some of the ways Tosamah insulted Abel, even though he did not do so directly?

6. What is close to the body of Abel, as he lies in a ditch - cold and in pain, with his hands and fingers broken?

7. What did Ben sign softly as he and Abel sat up on the hill before the final departure of Abel the next day?

8. Describe the creature that Tosamah's grandmother had described in a story about a man who set off to find food for his people.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During retreats, people would give offerings and pray at various holy places.

Part 1: Why do you think people felt the need to give offerings at the holy places?

Part 2: What might have been some of the offerings you would have left at the holy places?

Part 3: How do you think the offerings to the holy places help the offering person feel about themselves or their lives?

Essay Topic 2

The structure of the storytelling seems to be something is very special to the Native American culture.

Part 1: Why is storytelling so important within the context of this story?

Part 2: Why are stories important to share with others, especially those we love?

Part 3: Why is it important for the priests in this book to relate the stories of history?

Essay Topic 3

The scene in which Abel kills the albino seems to be a striking and yet understandable scene.

Part 1: Why do you think Abel decided to kill the albino?

Part 2: How do you think Abel felt about killing the albino?

Part 3: What is the potential symbolism of this scene? What might it represent in terms of race relations, for example?

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