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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 is the name of the clan to which Chee belongs?
2. Where was B.J. Vines when he got sick and had to be flown to a hospital?
3. How much money does Rosemary Vines offer to pay Chee as a retainer for his services?
4. As Chapter 8 opens, in what state is Colton Wolf?
5. What does the second man put into the bed of the truck?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to what Chee learns while visiting his predecessor, how did the People of Darkness get their name?
2. According to what B.J Vines tells Chee, why does Vines believe the box was stolen?
3. According to Chee's predecessor, a relationship with the tribal police was destroyed after the oil well explosion. Describe the initial rift that caused the relationship to unravel.
4. As Chapter 8 opens, why is Colton Wolf working on his guns?
5. Describe the person who illegally parks the truck in the parking lot while the bacteriologist watches from her window.
6. According to what Chee learns from his predecessor, why did a group of roustabouts not go to work on the day the explosion occurred?
7. What is the malpais?
8. Even though Chee is curious about why Rosemary has requested his presence at her house, Chee does not ask her any questions. Why not?
9. Why is Tsoodzil important to the Navajos?
10. As the reader is first introduced to Jim Chee, why does Jim Chee not have his winter coat with him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
B.J. Vines wears different masks in the story. Both a respected community member and an incredible liar, Vines is a study in contradictions. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides/personas of B.J. Vines. How would the entire plot have been affected if Vines had not been successful at deceiving those around him? Why is it necessary for Vines to wear different masks? Explain your reasoning.
Essay Topic 2
Identify the people interested in the outcome of Chee's investigation, especially once the oil well explosion figures prominently in his questions. Compare and contrast these people in terms of their motivations, ability to plan, ability to manipulate, and success achieved. How are they similar? How are they different? Did any one person end up influencing Chee more than the others? If so, who and why? Support your answer with examples from the story.
Essay Topic 3
B.J. Vines seems to be a man who is supremely confident in his ability to come out on top. Identify at least three instances from the story that highlight his confidence. How is Vines helped by his utter confidence? How is Vines hurt by his confidence? Provide examples of each.
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