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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the bad cop mug Ben and his friends with when he pulled them into a dark alley?

2. What was in the pouch that Francisco held which helped to mark the face of the animal he killed?

3. Abel wrapped his grandfather's body in a ___________ and then rode out to the mission.

4. What did Abel wrap his grandfather's hair around when he was preparing it?

5. When Abel was young, Francisco took him across the Arroyo ________ to the edge of the red rock.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It's obvious that Momaday cares deeply for the Native American culture and its preservation, which makes sense as he is also of Native American descent.

Part 1: How do you think Momaday portrays Native Americans? In a positive way or in a negative way?

Part 2: How do you think Momaday's own cultural background may have influenced his storytelling?

Part 3: Had the author not been Native American, how might the story have changed?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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