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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. When Wolf is approached by someone as Wolf reaches Chee's floor, by what name does Wolf introduce himself?

2. When Wolf arrives at the hospital, what does he do before entering the building?

3. How does Wolf travel to his first destination after he leaves town following Chee's shooting?

4. According to the roustabout's sister, who did the people believe was responsible for what happened to several of the roustabouts after the explosion?

5. Where is Chee shot by the killer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chee find when he exits his hiding space after the killer has left?

2. After shooting Chee at the malpais, why does Wolf decide to go after both Chee and Mary?

3. According to the discussion Mary and Chee have after leaving the roustabout's sister, why does Chee initially believe that Emerson Charley's body disappeared?

4. What is so unusual about the men who were part of the roustabout crew, as well as the men in the Charley family?

5. Why does the Albuquerque police officer tell Chee to be careful as the cop is leaving Chee's hospital room?

6. As Wolf kills the person who approaches him as he reaches Chee's floor, why does the murder not cause any alarm on the floor?

7. After yelling at Mary to run, why does Chee turn and run in the opposite direction?

8. Describe the purpose of an Enemy Way.

9. When the sheriff questions Chee in Chee's hospital room, what does the sheriff ask Chee to do?

10. After reviewing the articles regarding the explosion at the library, what does Chee decide his next step should be?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In many ways, the novel is a series of contrasts designed to heighten the reader's awareness and draw the reader deeper into the story and the intricacies of each of the story's characters. Identify at least three contrasts used in the novel. Describe these contrasts and determine how they affect the story's plot as well as the reader's emotional involvement in the characters' lives. If these identified contrasts were not included in the story, what effect would their absence have on the storyline, the characters' development, and the readers' involvement?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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