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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. Before Johnson slaps Chee, when was the last time Chee had been slapped by anyone?

2. When Chee finds the missing vehicle, it has already been searched. Who does Chee believe already searched the vehicle?

3. What one drink does Chee not touch?

4. What is the name of Johnson's partner who searches Chee's trailer with Johnson?

5. According to the conversation at the Burnt Water Trading Post, when a woman shot a dog with her .22, what did the dog turn into?

Short Essay Questions

1. When questioned by the dead pilot's attorney, how does Chee justify his conclusion as to where the plane had previously landed and taken off?

2. After escaping detection from the man investigating Chee's truck in the arroyo, Chee is nervous about returning to his vehicle. Describe Chee's actions as he goes back to his truck.

3. According to the owner of the Burnt Water Trading Post, why did he fire Joseph Musket?

4. According to Lomatewa, why had Sotuknang destroyed the world?

5. As Chee is being questioned by Johnson about the plane crash, what professional habit does Chee decide to avoid developing?

6. What does Albert Lomatewa notice about the boot he sees fifteen yards away from him on the trail?

7. How did Gaines and Miss Pauling meet?

8. What happened on the day that Chee first met the owner of the Burnt Water Trading Post?

9. Describe the plane wreckage when Jim Chee first sees it.

10. When Chee suddenly awakens in the arroyo, what sound first causes him to wake?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes is this novel involves honor.

a. Identify three characters that are honorable in their actions. For each character, describe an instance in which the character acted honorably.

b. Why do these characters try to be honorable?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not taken the honorable route? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several different literary techniques as the story is told in regard to the story's flow. Describe the techniques of both flashbacks and foreshadowing. How are each of these techniques used in the story? Give specific examples of each technique. Why might the author have chosen to use both of these techniques in the story? Was the story enhanced by the use of these two techniques? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Captain Largo and Cowboy Dashee.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. Compare the role that justice plays in each of their lives. How is each character affected by the concept of justice, both positively and negatively?

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