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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dr. Blakewood react to Nora's idea for the expedition?
(a) He calls in other experts.
(b) He threatens to fire her.
(c) He joins her excitement..
(d) He holds a press conference.

2. What does Sloane reveal to Nora about her relationship with her father?
(a) That he cheated on her mother.
(b) None of the above.
(c) That he abused her.
(d) That he never said he loved her.

3. What signs would convince Nora they were still on the Anasazi road?
(a) Carvings.
(b) Symbols.
(c) Road signs.
(d) Traces of charcoal.

4. What makes Nora stop, tie the horses up and continue on foot?
(a) The sound of someone talking.
(b) The sight of a campfire.
(c) The smell of cedar smoke.
(d) The obstruction of brush.

5. Who does Smithback write for?
(a) The Archaeological.
(b) The Times.
(c) The Prospector.
(d) The Sun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nora Kelly work?

2. How many towers were there?

3. What do they learn from the skull found?

4. How does Skip surprise Sonya?

5. What does Swire do to the two horses that Nora and Smithback take?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the ridge Nora was seeking called the Devil's Backbone?

2. What incidents cause tensions to flare between Nora and Sloane?

3. What does Dr. Blakewood want Nora to do when she tells him about her father's letter?

4. Who is still missing from the group when Nora arrives at the meeting place?

5. Why does Nora believe Smithback almost ruined everything, and as such, still harbor some resentment towards him?

6. What is the cosmography that still runs through most present day southwestern Native American religions?

7. What kind of gear was placed atop the rim of the canyon, way above Quivira and what was its purpose?

8. Skip went back to the farmhouse and picked up Teddy Bear after Teresa's death. Why did he do this, and what happened afterwards?

9. When the ceremony is conducted at the ancient grave site, what becomes clear?

10. What about Sloane's arrival bothers Nora?

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