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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Just before Chee falls asleep after returning from Lomatewa's, Chee makes a phone call. Who does Chee call?
(a) Jake West.
(b) Cowboy Dashee.
(c) Captain Largo.
(d) Larry Collins.

2. After Chee leaves Lomatewa and types his report, he goes back to his trailer. Where is Chee planning to go the next day?
(a) Second Mesa.
(b) Black Mesa.
(c) Shipaulovi.
(d) Two Gray Hills.

3. What kinds of lights are used to guide the pilot to his "landing" site?
(a) Battery lanterns.
(b) Flares.
(c) Bonfires.
(d) Flashlights.

4. How old is Lomatewa?
(a) 53.
(b) 83.
(c) 63.
(d) 73.

5. According to the rumors that Chee shares with the owner of the Burnt Water Trading Post, what kind of drugs were being smuggled in on the Cessna?
(a) Opium.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Heroin.
(d) Cocaine.

6. What is the name of the man who is accompanying Lomatewa on his quest for spruce?
(a) Morvi.
(b) Levi.
(c) Tuvi.
(d) Suki.

7. With what group did the dead pilot used to fly?
(a) U.S. Air Force.
(b) Tactical Air Force.
(c) Israeli Mossad.
(d) British Commanding Squadron.

8. When Chee first meets the owner of the Burnt Water Trading Post, how long has the owner been operating the store?
(a) Two years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Ten years.

9. According to the police report filed by the owner of the Burnt Water Trading Post, how many pieces of jewelry were stolen from his store?
(a) 50.
(b) 10.
(c) 70.
(d) 40.

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

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 When Lomatewa discovers the Navajo body, how long has the blessing of rain been withdrawn from the land?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

12. What one drink does Chee not touch?
(a) Soda.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Tea.

13. On what date does the Niman Kachina take place?
(a) July 4.
(b) July 10.
(c) July 22.
(d) July 14.

14. What does Chee use to jimmy the missing vehicle's wing window open?
(a) His tire iron.
(b) His keys.
(c) His screwdriver.
(d) His knife.

15. What does Tavasuh mean?
(a) Head-pounder.
(b) Poor soul.
(c) Birthright.
(d) Dead body.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Chee telephones the hotel where Gaines is staying, where is Chee calling from?

2. From where was the missing vehicle rented?

3. How long does Chee explore the crash site looking for answers before he hears a car approaching?

4. What do the Hopis offer as gifts to the spirits?

5. About how far from the practice landing site does the plane attempt to land the night it crashes?

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