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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. How did the Smithsonian obtain the item which the Chilean general is trying to recover?

2. How can an Amtrak train be stopped by a passenger in an emergency?

3. Why is Fleck's mother being kicked out of the nursing home?

4. Who is Hilario Madreid-Pena?

5. What is the condition for Fleck receiving his money owed him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Leroy Fleck's most pressing personal problem?

2. About what does Jay Kennedy call Joe Leaphorn?

3. Why hasn't The Client paid Fleck the rest of the money owed Fleck?

4. Where is Jim Chee planning to go on his vacation?

5. What does Leaphorn find when he searches the luggage of Hilario Madrid- Perez for clues?

6. Describe what Joe Leaphorn finds at the crime scene Kennedy asks him to investigate.

7. What does Catherine Perry find on her desk and who does she blame?

8. Describe Agnes Tsosie's visit to the doctor.

9. What is Jim Chee's response to Mary's letter?

10. Who picks up Chee at the airport and what does he observe about the men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think Talking God is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 2

Most mystery novels have an element of fear and suspense. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of fear in Talking God. Use specific examples to support your ideas. In what ways is fear felt? Who feels fearful? Why?

2. Why do you think many people enjoy getting scared? For example--in spook houses at Halloween or by reading mystery/suspense novels that contain an element of fear?

3. Is anything a character is afraid of within his/her control to change? What? Why do you think the character has not addressed those issues?

4. Discuss whether or not you enjoy the experience of being scared when you know it is not "real."

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss Talking God based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if Talking God is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.

3. Do you think the fact that Talking God is primarily for entertainment changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.

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