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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were Ayah, Chato and their family living when the government car pulled up outside their home?
(a) A boxcar shack on the white man's ranch.
(b) In a teepee.
(c) In a hogan.
(d) In an apartment.

2. What did Ayah feel Chato did to her by teaching her to sign her name in English?
(a) Hurt her.
(b) Confused her.
(c) Betrayed her.
(d) Made her smarter.

3. In what manner does Ayah conduct herself in the bar?
(a) With sorrow.
(b) With fear.
(c) With pride.
(d) With age.

4. At the opening of the second section, who is Ayah searching for?
(a) Jimmie.
(b) Ella.
(c) Chato.
(d) Danny.

5. Where does Chato buy his wine?
(a) At the store.
(b) From his friend.
(c) At Azzie's bar.
(d) From a gas station.

Short Answer Questions

1. What war did Jimmie leave to go fight?

2. What addiction does Chato have?

3. In the present, at the beginning of the second section, where is Ayah?

4. What metaphor does Silko use to compare the snowflakes to as they enter the bar?

5. Who came to tell Ayah that her remaining two children were sick?

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