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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 8 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the Cessna's pilot is bringing the plane in for landing, what does the pilot suddenly realize?
(a) Drug running is dangerous.
(b) Trust is a mistake.
(c) His landing gear is stuck.
(d) Law enforcment is just over the mesa.

2. How far above the ground does the pilot fly his Cessna plane?
(a) 100 feet.
(b) 500 feet.
(c) 200 feet.
(d) 300 feet.

3. Where is the Cessna scheduled to land on the night that it ends up crashing?
(a) Black Spot Mesa.
(b) Tse Chizzi Wash.
(c) Balakai Mesa.
(d) Wepo Wash.

4. According to one of Chee's sources, who could be a powaqa?
(a) Only Bitter Water descendants.
(b) Only Navajo descendants.
(c) Only Fog Clan descendants.
(d) Only Hopi descendants.

5. When Lomatewa discovers the Navajo body, how long has the blessing of rain been withdrawn from the land?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) Twelve weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of lights are used to guide the pilot to his "landing" site?

2. When Chee first hears the plane, where is he?

3. How old is Lomatewa?

4. What clan is the boy from who originally sees the body at the beginning of the story?

5. While Chee is waiting to talk to the owner of the Burnt Water Trading post, what are the three women in front of the store talking about?

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