1. Tayo falls off of his horse while running away from the white ranchers. When he opens his eyes, what is he aware of?
2. How are the white ranchers also under the influence of ck’o’yo magic (the witchery,destroyer magic)? Think about the “the lie”
3. How are the seasons changing while Tayo searches for the cattle? How does this help or
hinder his search?
4. What is “Texas roping” and how does Tayo feel about it?What does Tayo mean when he says “love had outdistanced death” (204)?
5. Where is Tayo living?
6. Who does he see on a regular basis? What is her name?
7. What rumors has Emo been spreading? What kind of risk does this pose for Tayo?
8. On p. 216, she says that “They are trying to decide who you are.” How is “who we are”
defined? By others? By ourselves? By our actions?