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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. Where are the Anasazi Indians located?
(a) On the north face of the Valerco Mountains.
(b) On the east side of the Dorengian Mesa.
(c) On the west side of the Anasazian River.
(d) On the south facing cliff of the Calveras Mesa.

2. How does Dr. Blakewood react to Nora's idea for the expedition?
(a) He holds a press conference.
(b) He joins her excitement..
(c) He threatens to fire her.
(d) He calls in other experts.

3. What do they learn from the skull found?
(a) Someone was murdered there.
(b) Someone old died there.
(c) Someone was mauled nearby.
(d) Someone young died there.

4. What does Skip find out about his brakes?
(a) That the mechanic failed to do his job.
(b) That the brake fluid leaked out under the car.
(c) That someone drained them deliberately.
(d) That someone cut the lines.

5. Who is the geochronologist on the expedition?
(a) Aaron Black.
(b) Sloane Goddard
(c) Skip Kelly
(d) Dr. Blakewood

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else does Nora insist accompany the expedition?

2. What signs would convince Nora they were still on the Anasazi road?

3. What about Smithback's arrival bothers Nora?

4. What happens to Hurricane Deck, Beetlebum and Fiddlehead?

5. What is the life force called?

Short Essay Questions

1. What tradition did Nora's father follow from other early explorers such as Frank Wetherill?

2. When the ceremony is conducted at the ancient grave site, what becomes clear?

3. What kind of gear was placed atop the rim of the canyon, way above Quivira and what was its purpose?

4. What happens to Teresa Gozales and why?

5. According to what Skip told the Detective, why hadn't Nora filed a report following her attack at the farmhouse?

6. What is the cosmography that still runs through most present day southwestern Native American religions?

7. Who is still missing from the group when Nora arrives at the meeting place?

8. What is Zero Site Trauma and why is it important?

9. Where is Quivira in relation to the bench that Sloane and Nora climb to?

10. Skip went back to the farmhouse and picked up Teddy Bear after Teresa's death. Why did he do this, and what happened afterwards?

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