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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. What significant plants were found in the area and brought to everyone's attention by Holroyd?

2. Why is that his first assignment?

3. How many rooms does Nora estimate are in the city of Quivira?

4. Who kills the rattler that threatens them?

5. Who does Sloane tell Nora she would partner her with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is still missing at the start of the expedition and what decision is Nora faced with?

2. What items are unusual in the cliff dwelling?

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

4. What did the pictographs on the back walls depict?

5. What was the problem with Holroyd's map?

6. Why does Nora ask that the expedition be kept a secret?

7. What is Zero Site Trauma and why is it important?

8. What circumstances surrounding the GPS are a problem and why?

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

10. According to what Skip told the Detective, why hadn't Nora filed a report following her attack at the farmhouse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Separating oneself from the comforts of home and conveniences of city life can exact a toll on a person. While some characters would see this as a challenge to be overcome with grace and dignity, others might not be so strong. Which characters rise to the occasion, becoming stronger and showing an ability to cope? Which characters break down? Speculate as to why the different characters react the way that they do and on possible solutions?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the life of a potherd hunter. Should someone in this field of study have a family or children? Is it natural for the family to resent the constant disappearances that this kind of work might involve? Could this be resolved by giving the family a more active role or including them in some of the expeditions? Could they be used as an educational or bonding tool?

Essay Topic 3

The discovery of the first Kiva is significant. While it appears to be the main Kiva, what evidence supports a different conclusion? How does what they already know about the Anasazi people tie into that conclusion? What can the reader infer from this point and which observations are made and by whom that support or lean in that direction?

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