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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. In Chapter 1, the Little Fire God reaches the end of his run and sees his bicycle. Who does he expect to be waiting?

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

3. What drug does Leaphorn ask if Otis took?

4. Ernesto Cata is one of the missing boys. What other name or role does the reader know Cata by?

5. Who says, "Somebody should have warned Custer"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Agent Baker and why his appearance doesn't match that of an FBI agent.

3. Describe the boy called the Little Fire God in Chapter 1.

4. Explain the Reynolds Theory.

5. What had George asked of Susanne the last time she saw him?

6. 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.

7. What is the boy in Chapter 1 training for?

8. Leaphorn talks to young Navajo neighbors of the commune about its inhabitants. What information do they give Leaphorn?

9. Describe John O'Malley.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 10, it is revealed that if Ernesto Cata had lived, he would have grown up as a respected and honored member of the Zuni, even a leader. Compare and contrast Ernesto's possible future with George's probable future. Does this explain some of George's "crazy" behavior that several have reported to Leaphorn?

Essay Topic 2

After the death of Shorty Bowlegs, Leaphorn assumes responsibility for Cecil Bowlegs. Discuss the Navajo concept of family and children.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 13, Zuni spirituality is explored more fully as Father Ingles explains it to Leaphorn. Apparently, comparing the different religions was a discussion that Father Ingles shared with George as well. Compare and contrast the Zuni religion with Catholicism.

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