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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. What did Leaphorn find that belongs to the Haas helicopter?

2. What does the author say stirred the air?

3. Who does Tso say beat up his father?

4. How does Leaphorn call Margaret when he addresses her?

5. What does Leaphorn say he will use to kill the dog and the men?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Leaphorn escape the fire?

2. How do the kidnappers let the authorities know the hostages are still alive?

3. What is a skinwalker?

4. What one action seemed out of place for James Tso?

5. Why does the dragging sound frighten Leaphorn so much?

6. How does Leaphorn find the groceries?

7. Why does Leaphorn refuse to talk to Theodora about Benjamin?

8. Where does Leaphorn know James Tso from?

9. What does the FBI say is the interesting thing about Tull?

10. Why is the name Haas important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How accurate is Tony Hillerman's representation of the Navajo tribe? In what way does Leaphorn have the characteristics of a Navajo member? How does he use the story and character to create his representation?

Essay Topic 2

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Pick two characters from the book and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motives? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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