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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. After Abel talked to the chief, _____________, about the mating flight he had seen, it was decided he should join them in the kiva.

2. What is the feast Father Olguin is going to be celebrating as he readies himself for the day?

3. What is the young altar boy told to do quickly before the mass would begin?

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

5. Who is the old man who is driving his team of old mares along the river in a canyon at the beginning?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Abel sings and calls out during one of the rain retreats, according to his memory?

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

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

5. What happened on the night of the memory that Abel recalls about himself and about his brother, Vidal?

6. Was the plan that Abel and Ben had real or one that was made up just to make them feel close?

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

8. Who did Ben think never left Abel alone during the two months that he and Abel were friends and things were going well for Abel?

9. What did Francisco do after returning to his horses after killing the bear in a sort of rite of passage?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The role of nature is obvious in this story, with many of the important events taking place outside.

Part 1: Why do you think nature is important to the characters in the story?

Part 2: How might the story have changed had there been less nature and nature-based experiences for the characters?

Part 3: Do you believe nature to be an important part of your life?

Essay Topic 3

The rain is present at various points in the story, points where there are significant changes for the characters.

Part 1: Why is rain present at the time when Angela and Abel make love?

Part 2: Why do you think rain occurs when Abel leaves Los Angeles to go back to Walatowa?

Part 3: Why is rain present after Francisco dies?

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