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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 kind of kidnapping does Tso think they are involved in?

2. What kind of cloud does the author say the cloud east of Short Mountain has become?

3. What is the name of Benjamin Tso's brother?

4. What does Leaphorn say three dollars is a show of in Short Mountain country?

5. Who does Leaphorn meet at the beginning of Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Tull and his men rob the armored vehicles?

2. How does Benjamin Tso die?

3. Why did Leaphorn go to the canyon in the first place?

4. Why does Leaphorn think Theodora and Benjamin are in trouble?

5. Why does Leaphorn decide against going to someone for help?

6. Why is the name Haas important?

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

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

9. How does Leaphorn defeat the kidnappers?

10. How do the men try to kill Leaphorn in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What are the motives of the criminals? How would the meaning of the book change if the criminals were successful?

Essay Topic 3

What are the main turning points of the book? How does Hillerman develop his story to get to each turning point? What happens to the story after a major turning point?

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