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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 does Leaphorn do while Susanne cries?

2. How many law enforcement agencies are interested in the crimes at Zuni?

3. What is the normal population of Zuni village?

4. In the early part of Chapter 16, what affects Leaphorn's ability to move and talk?

5. According to legend, who teaches Clumsy Boy the prayers for hunting deer?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 16, Leaphorn is shot with a hypodermic dart. How was this done?

2. Describe Father Ingles.

3. What relationship do Ted Isaacs and Susanne share and what does Leaphorn think about it?

4. When Dance Hall of the Dead ends, where is Susanne most likely?

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

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

7. According to the Zuni beliefs, what will happen if the Shalako ceremonies aren't performed correctly?

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

9. Who are the people who are hunting in Chapter 15, and what are they hunting?

10. 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.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 7, the reader learns more about the teachings Leaphorn learned from his grandfather. Discuss how these teachings help Leaphorn as a detective. Compare Leaphorn's detecting methods to those of white culture.

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 the eighth chapter, the reader sees the differences in how Leaphorn and the FBI agent, John O'Malley, approach their jobs and how they work with others. Compare and contrast Leaphorn and O'Malley. Are their differences entirely cultural?

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