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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 else comes out of the cave/slot?
2. What are other significant finds that Bernie makes?
3. Despite how she feels, what does Joanna decide to do?
4. What does Chandler admonish Joanna to do?
5. For whom is Chee searching?
Short Essay Questions
1. What might be the implications of Bernie and Chee's relationship from the way they are interacting at the end of Chapter 28?
2. What do you think is the purpose in Chapter 15 of the narrator reiterating many facts already known to the reader?
3. What do you think Joanna's decision to continue down to the canyon floor indicates?
4. What seems incongruous about Bernie avoiding looking at the shaman?
5. In Chapter 16, the reader learns more about the Hopi legend of the Skeleton Man, for which the book is named; what is this legend?
6. What theme seems to come to fruition in this chapter?
7. How does Hillerman emphasize his attitude towards the "white man"?
8. What could be a more sinister reason for Chandler giving Joanne back the arm bone of her father?
9. What so you think is the significance in the different responses to the shaman's body between that of Chandler and Joanna?
10. Do you see any difference between Chandler and Joanna at this point; after all, she agrees to a "partnership" with him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Chapter 13 gives the readers an astonishing view of Joanna Craig when she shoots Sherman in cold blood. Answer the following questions by writing a well-developed, cohesive essay using examples from the text and your research or personal experience:
1. Does Joanna's action of shooting Sherman come as a surprise? Why or why not? Do you think the action is justified? Do you think she can be held legally responsible?
2. What would you have done in Joanna's place? The same thing? Something different? Do you think Joanna intended to kill Sherman?
3. Sherman recovers from his gunshot wound and is unwilling to say who shoots him. Why do you think he does this? Is it merely chauvinism as Joe suggests? Since Sherman refuses to point the finger at Joanne, she gets off scot free. Is this fair? Are you glad or outraged? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 3, Joanna Craig is introduced and a little about her is narrated. It becomes apparent that one of the driving motivations for her actions in the story is revenge. Answer the following questions by writing a well-developed, cohesive essay using examples from the text and your research or personal experience:
1. How would you define revenge? How often do you think people are motivated by the desire for revenge? What do you think is the effect of holding such a desire for a long time without fulfillment?
2. Explain why Joanna wants revenge and on whom. Do you think she is justified in seeking revenge? Is the taking of revenge ever justified?
3. How does Joanna plan to take her revenge on Plymale? Does it seem like a reasonable plan? What could go wrong? Do you think Joanna will be happier if she gets her revenge?
Essay Topic 3
Getting the most out of this novel requires some familiarity with the Hopi and Navajo cultures. Choose one of the following questions and write a well-developed, cohesive essay using examples from the text and your research or personal experience:
1. Who are the Hopi? What are some of their beliefs? How do the Hopi live in today's world?
2. Who are the Navajo? What are some of their beliefs? How do the Navajo live in today's world?
3. How do the Navajo and Hopi cultures inform the plot and actions of this novel? Give examples.
4. Compare and contrast the cultures of the Navajo and Hopi.
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