1. Waterless Mountain contains insights into Navajo customs and traditions. Discuss the importance of one or two of these customs or traditions.

2. Waterless Mountain also contains insights into the Navajo's religious beliefs. Can you draw any parallels between Navajo religion and other religions that you are familiar with?

3. In terms of the novel's plot and theme, discuss the role and significance of the following characters: the Big Man; the white boy whom Younger Brother meets during the sandstorm; Cut Finger; and Elder Brother's wife.

4. In terms of the novel's plot and theme, what is the significance of Younger Brother's encounter with Yellow Beak, the Pack Rat, and the SoftFooted Chief?

5. Younger Brother gains important knowledge from his experiences during his journey west. Which experience do you think he learns the most from?

Why?

6. After the Big Man and Younger Brother and his family have been...