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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. In Chapter 2, what road does Leaphorn take from Shiprock to Zuni?
(a) S.H. 52.
(b) N.M. 53.
(c) Interstate 40.
(d) The name of the road isn't mentioned.

2. In Chapter 10, who is described as a baptized Christian and Catholic communicant?
(a) Leaphorn.
(b) Ernesto Cata.
(c) John O' Malley.
(d) George Bowlegs.

3. In Chapter 9, to what culture does the fetish most likely belong?
(a) Zuni.
(b) Navajo.
(c) Shoshone.
(d) Hopi.

4. Leaphorn estimates that Short Bowlegs was killed when?
(a) Early that morning.
(b) Several hours.
(c) The day before.
(d) 30 minutes before Leaphorn's arrival.

5. In Chapter 8, why does Leaphorn wait before entering the hogan?
(a) He wants to observe.
(b) He doesn't think anyone's at home.
(c) He wants time to think.
(d) Navajo custom and manners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Susanne make George take from her the last time she saw him?

2. In Chapter 9, what is the fetish that Leaphorn finds?

3. Who are Bacobi and Atarque?

4. According to Cecil, why is a kachina after his brother and Ernesto?

5. What grade in school are the two boys, Ernesto Cata and George Bowlegs?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Leaphorn spends several hours at the site where the bicycle was found. What is he doing for all that time and why?

2. How are the living conditions for the Zuni different from that of the Navajo?

3. Why does Frank Bob Madman abandon his hogan?

4. The reader learns about a member of Leaphorn's family in Chapter 7. Summarize who it is and why this person is important to Leaphorn.

5. Leaphorn decides to take his rifle with him into the Bowlegs' hogan in Chapter 8. Why does he do this?

6. Describe John O'Malley.

7. Describe the commune called Jason's Fleece.

8. What does Leaphorn see standing in the arbor of the commune in Chapter 5?

9. What are Leaphorn's plans for Cecil after his father's death?

10. What does Leaphorn find when he enters the Bowlegs' hogan?

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