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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Billy Tuve?
(a) Joe Leaphorn's nephew.
(b) Joe Leaphorn's former partner.
(c) The local shaman.
(d) A young, somewhat dull Navajo boy who tried to hock a $10,000 diamond for $20.

2. How does Bernie reassure Joanna?
(a) She says she can hear Chee yelling for her.
(b) She says she can hear a police siren on a helicopter.
(c) She says Chandler is gone forever and they still have Joanna's pistol.
(d) She says the water is gone forever.

3. How is Joanna feeling?
(a) Excited to finally be trying to do something about her father.
(b) She is hot, frustrated, deflated and feeling sorry for herself.
(c) Angry that storm clouds seem to be moving in.
(d) Scared.

4. Why is Billy Tuve is silent and non-responsive?
(a) Because he was beaten in jail.
(b) Because he believes white people always want something.
(c) Because he does not speak English.
(d) Because he is intimidated by this strong, white woman.

5. What does the Shaman preach?
(a) That the life of one is the same as all.
(b) That all who choose death live.
(c) The victory of life over death in a spirit battle.
(d) The preference of death over life in an ugly world.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Billy?

2. Who does Joanna encounter as she is walking up the slope?

3. What does Bernadette Manuelito admire on her way to Chee's trailer?

4. Where will they go after picking up Billy?

5. What is the Kachina Masaw?

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