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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 bothers Beiyoodzin?

2. How long after a clear weather report was given by Sloane did the flash flood hit?

3. How does Nora feel when Black tells her about the Sun Kiva find?

4. What does John discover about the Priest's trail?

5. What does Sloane do instead of getting medicine for Black?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Smithback and Nora escape?

2. What surprises Sloane after she kills the skinwalker that chases her and Nora up the tower ladders?

3. What two things do the skinwalkers do when they go into Chilbah valley in Chapter 36?

4. What does Black think of Sloane's behavior as the flood waters rage?

5. Bonarotti sits outside after breaking through the seals to the Sun Kiva to have a cigarette and has trouble remembering what?

6. How does Black justify his omission when the flash flood comes?

7. Who grabs Nora from behind when she goes to check whether or not Sloane had killed Smithback?

8. What had Sloane's father surmised regarding the few small shards of black on yellow micaceous pottery he had been able to study?

9. What discovery does Black make, and how is it discovered?

10. What do the designs on the black on yellow micaceous pottery reveal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Two characters begin timidly but redeem themselves. Who are they? Naming each, explain why they are reluctant heroes and then describe the acts of courage that occur. How does their lives changes as a direct result of that heroism? In each case, putting yourself in that character's shoes, could you have risen to the occasion? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

There is a way of life that is part of the Quivira people and carries through to the Nankoweap tribe. The ceremony consistent with both deals with the seasons and the land. Describe the way of life / belief system that is consistent with both of these peoples. What evidence is discovered in Quivira that would lead the reader to the conclusion that they also practiced this belief structure? How was it displayed?

Essay Topic 3

Nora is placed in charge of this expedition largely because it is a condition of hers. She holds the information of their destination back as much as possible to increase her leverage. How will the other more experienced members of the team likely respond to her as a leader? What conflicts are likely to arise, and based on the characters introduced so far, who will be her biggest challenges? Why do you think that is the case? What passages in the book support your theories?

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