1. To what university campus does Wolf eventually drive after leaving his trailer?
(a) The University of New Mexico.
(b) Colorado State University.
(c) Florida State University.
(d) The University of Arizona.

2. How does B.J. Vines believe the thief got into the wall safe?
(a) A hammer.
(b) A pry bar.
(c) A key.
(d) A combination lock.

3. What does Chee learn when he finally finds the person he is looking for?
(a) Tomas Charley stole the box.
(b) B.J. Vines stole the box.
(c) Gordo Sena stole the box.
(d) Rosemary Vines stole the box.

4. How does Chee's predecessor characterize Dillon Charley's son?
(a) Crazy.
(b) Loving.
(c) Struggling.
(d) Mean-spirited.

5. As Chapter 8 opens, in what state is Colton Wolf?
(a) New Mexico.
(b) Arizona.
(c) Colorado.
(d) Florida.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the conversation that takes place in Chee's hospital room, who believes that Dillon Charley is responsible for the oil well explosion?

2. According to Chee's predecessor, whose relationship with the tribal police was destroyed after the oil well explosion?

3. Literally, what does "malpais" mean?

4. When Chee finds the home of the person he is looking for, the person is not there. Where is the person?

5. When Chee goes to meet B.J. Vines, how does B.J. characterize his wife?

(see the answer key)

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