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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 type of candy wrapper does Leaphorn find in Houk's kayak?

2. What does Chee have for lunch when he and Pete have lunch together?

3. When did an Anasazi family have two holes in the left mandible and the usual one in the right?

4. At the end of Chapter 14, what direction does Leaphorn drive out of Window Rock?

5. About how old is Arnold?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Elliot hope to study at Watersprinkler Canyon?

2. How does Leaphorn travel home from New York?

3. What would Pete do if she left to live with her boyfriend?

4. What petroglyphs does Leaphorn see on the cliffs after he leaves the kayak?

5. What does Irene Musket say about Houk's trips in the kayak?

6. When Leaphorn sees a snowy egret, what does he compare it to?

7. What has been a major source of satisfaction for Harrison Houk for most of his life?

8. What has Houk done during his life?

9. Why was Elliot turned down when he applied to excavate sites in San Juan County?

10. Where does Houk consider hiding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss symbolism and how Pete and Chee use symbolism to talk about their broken relationships.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Brigham Houk and his problems.

Essay Topic 3

Leaphorn enjoys the rain in New York City and purchases the first umbrella he has ever owned. Discuss why the rain is so special to Leaphorn and why he has never owned an umbrella.

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