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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 12, who suggests that the killings are based upon a feud between Navajo and Zuni?
(a) Ted O'Malley.
(b) Agent Baker.
(c) Halsey.
(d) Ted Isaacs.

2. When was the last time that Father Ingles spoke with Ernesto Cata?
(a) Sunday Mass.
(b) Saturday's Confessional.
(c) School on Friday.
(d) More than a week previously.

3. What nickname has Leaphorn given the killer?
(a) Killer of Two.
(b) Man Who Wore Moccasins.
(c) Man with Machete.
(d) The Tracker.

4. In Chapter 11, what noise covers Leaphorn's arrival at the commune?
(a) An argument.
(b) Welding on the school bus.
(c) The wind.
(d) Music.

5. What does Ted Isaacs plan to do with the information he receives from Leaphorn in the last chapter?
(a) The reader doesn't learn that.
(b) He decides to be honest and tell the school the truth.
(c) He decides to go after Susanne.
(d) He decides to ignore what can't be proven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Leaphorn go after leaving Ted Isaacs?

2. How many people does Leaphorn estimate would be at Zuni village during Shalako?

3. In Chapter 16, Leaphorn sees the same kachina mask that he saw at Jason's Fleece. Where else has he seen this image in the book?

4. What does Leaphorn find made of blue and yellow songbird feathers in Chapter 19?

5. Who refers to George Bowlegs as "about half genius and half crazy"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Leaphorn realizes who the killer is but can't prove it. He gives the information to two people. Whom does he tell and why?

2. Although George Bowlegs is mentioned often in the book, the reader doesn't see him until Chapter 19 when he appears in front of Leaphorn.

3. Leaphorn tells Susanne about Sa. Who or what is Sa?

4. What has Susanne learned about deer from George Bowlegs?

5. Who is in the procession of the Council of the Gods?

6. What are the Koyemshi, and what is their significance?

7. In Chapter 15, what disturbs Leaphorn about the dead deer killed by George Bowlegs?

8. Describe Father Ingles.

9. John O'Malley is watching for seven people he believes are involved in the narcotics operation. Who does Leaphorn recognize from the seven photographs?

10. Father Ingles is impressed with George Bowlegs. Why?

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