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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. Who was NOT one of the members of the prayer meeting with Tosamah?

2. The A.A. Kaul _________ Company uses the second floor of Tosamah's building as a storage facility.

3. ____________ testified that Abel killed by an act of imagination so compelling that it was inconceivable.

4. The Tai-me is the ___________ doll that belonged to the Kiowas from the time the man found the special creature.

5. Tosamah's grandmother was ___________ though she had a great appreciation for language and for stories.

Short Essay Questions

1. When Abel's body is wracked with pain as he is lying in the ditch, what is the memory he recalls about his grandfather?

2. What were some of the signs that Abel's grandfather was dying, at least according to Abel?

3. What did Tosamah have to do in order to reach the grave of his grandmother when he went out to visit her?

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

5. Who managed to fix Abel's bad back when he was thrown off his horse, even though his grandfather could not?

6. Who is the Priest of the Sun, who appears at the beginning of this second chapter of the book?

7. What is Abel's final memory before leaving to head off to the war to fight?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of alcohol in this story is prevalent, with it changing the lives of all the bottle touches.

Part 1: Why is alcohol something so many people turn to in this story?

Part 2: Why doesn't alcohol seem to help anyone solve their problems?

Part 3: What might the story have been like without the presence of alcohol in the lives of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of being different from others seems to affect each of the characters in different ways.

Part 1: How might Abel's life have been different had he not been thought of as foreign?

Part 2: Why do you think foreign is considered to be a bad thing in this book and in the lives of the characters?

Part 3: Do you believe that Abel is bad person? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Angela seems to be restless in her life, trying to seduce Abel and make herself feel pretty again.

Part 1: Why do you think Angela is so restless about her life?

Part 2: Do you think Angela's marriage is a happy one? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think Abel decided to sleep with Angela, even though he doesn't think she's pretty?

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