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

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

3. Who looked after Abel and the rest of his family because their father left a long time before?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't Abel go to see his grandfather's house on the third day after his arrival?

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

3. 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?

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

5. What did Milly's father do for her in order to give her the best life she could hope to have?

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

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

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

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

10. What did Abel do after he left his grandfather's house after Francisco died?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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