Characters
What is the first and last name of the main character--the protagonist--of the story?
(Who is) Nizhoni Begay
Name at least one setting of this story.
(What is) the Southwest, the Navajo holy land, Albuquerque, Nizhoni's house, Nizhoni's school
In the beginning of the book, Nizhoni says, "in fact, I'm looking at one right now." What does she see?
(What is) a monster?
What number is very important to the Navajo that occurs throughout Race to the Sun?
What is the name of the antagonist in Race to the Sun?
(Who is) Mr. Charles?
What special ability does the protagonist/main character have?
(What is) she can see monsters.
What name do Nizhoni and the others call their school (hint: you can use the acronym)
(What is) the Intertribal Community Charter School (ICCS)?
What physical injury happens to Nizhoni at the beginning because of her special ability?
Which animal is considered a "blessing" and a "symbol of protection" by the Navajo?
Which character in Navajo mythology is said to have given the Navajo the art of weaving?
Who is the main character's best friend?
(Who is) Davery
Where do Nizhoni and the others have to travel to start their quest? (hint: is it real?)
the spiritual world of the Navajo / the mythical land of the Dine
What happens to Nizhoni's father that is the inciting event of Nizhoni's quest?
(What is) he is kidnapped?
(Who are) the Hero Twins?
(What is) the Prom of Thorns?
What is the full name of the main character's brother?
(Who is) Marcus Begay
What dangerous place must Nizhoni and the others pass through to get to their final destination in the quest?
the Rainbow Road
In order to complete their quest, what do Nizhoni and the others have to do?
(What is) complete 4 trials on the Rainbow Road and receive weapons?
To which specific holy person are Nizhoni and her brother related through their mother?
What is the name of the trial in which Nizhoni becomes trapped in her mother's memory?
(What is) the Seethe of Sand?
Who does the main character meet at the beginning of the story who offers her guidance and helps her in many very important parts of the story?
Mr. Yazzie
(What is) the Dine?
In order for Nizhoni and the others to be successful, what has to happen at the end of the quest?
What is the Navajo name of at least one of the (4) mountains that mark the border of the Navajo holy land?
What specifically must Nizhoni give up in order to fulfill and to complete her quest?
(What is) her desire to be a hero, to be famous, to be well-known?