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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. When Abel went to look at the bird he caught, helpless in the sack, he felt bad so he __________ it.

2. Forming a large __________, the men moved slowly inwards, clapping their hands and picking off their victims.

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

4. The man who crossed the canyon after four days encountered a man with the feet of a ___________.

5. What is caught in a small snare trap that the old man has set at the beginning of the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Tosamah's grandmother, Aho, dies, what does he do for her the following summer?

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

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

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

5. What happens when Abel comes off the bus when Francisco comes to pick him up?

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

7. 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?

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

9. What happened when Abel finally did go back to work after the incident at the card game?

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

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 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

There are vast differences between the older and the newer generations of Native Americans in this story.

Part 1: Compare and contrast the older and newer generations of Native Americans in this story.

Part 2: Do you think the newer generation of Native Americans is hopeful? Why or why not?

Part 3: What does Momaday seem to be saying for the future of Native Americans?

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