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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. According to Johnson, how many sets of tracks are visible at the plane crash site?

2. According to Chee's calculations, when had John Doe's body been dumped on the path?

3. How large is the Burnt Water Quadrangle that Chee is searching?

4. How many lights are used to mark the plane's "landing" site?

5. As the Cessna's pilot is bringing the plane in for landing, what does the pilot suddenly realize?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chee respond when the dead pilot's attorney tries to hire him to investigate the plane crash?

2. After visiting the crash site and hearing Chee's explanation of events, what conclusion does the woman who emerged from the car draw?

3. As Chee studies the tracks left on the ground in the wash, what does Chee deduce about the hidden car?

4. When questioned by the dead pilot's attorney, how does Chee justify his conclusion as to where the plane had previously landed and taken off?

5. Describe the man who emerges from the car that drives to the crash site as Chee is looking for answers.

6. Describe the plane wreckage when Jim Chee first sees it.

7. According to what Largo tells Chee, what does the Drug Enforcement Agency think about the location of the drug shipment?

8. Why are there only a few exit points from the wash in which Chee finds the missing vehicle?

9. How did Gaines and Miss Pauling meet?

10. After Johnson leaves Chee's trailer, Chee tells Captain Largo what happened. According to Chee, what was Johnson's story going to be if Chee filed a complaint against Johnson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several characters introduced in the story who do not survive until the end of the story. Identify at least three people killed as the novel progresses. Compare and contrast each of these deaths, being sure to indicate which character died, how the character died, who was responsible for the character's death, and what impact on the overall plot the character's death had. What could have--or should have--been learned from each of these deaths by the other characters?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the story, there are several attempts made on Chee's life.

a. Identify at least three attempts on Chee's life. Describe the situation and how Chee escapes.

b. Compare and contrast the characters that try to kill Chee, as well as these characters' motivations.

Essay Topic 3

One of the main themes is this novel involves honor.

a. Identify three characters that are honorable in their actions. For each character, describe an instance in which the character acted honorably.

b. Why do these characters try to be honorable?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not taken the honorable route? Explain your answer.

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