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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did the government person talk to about Jimmie's death?
(a) The white rancher.
(b) Ayah's mother.
(c) Chato.
(d) Ayah.

2. Why doesn't Ayah care about the loss of the money?
(a) The money causes problems for her and Chato.
(b) She doesn't understand how to use it.
(c) The money doesn't give her what she wants.
(d) It is white man's money.

3. Why is Chato permitted in the bars?
(a) Because he speaks Spanish like one of them.
(b) Because he is kind.
(c) Because he has a running tab.
(d) Because he is a regular.

4. Why does Chato go to see the postmaster?
(a) To see his sister.
(b) To collect their welfare check.
(c) To mail letters.
(d) To ask for employment.

5. When Ayah looked at Chato's scarred hands and at his face, what did she think of him?
(a) He worked hard.
(b) He was broken.
(c) He was a stranger.
(d) He was her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ayah do by signing her name that she didn't realize until later?

2. What are the components of a hogan?

3. According to Ayah, what does she and Chato not have enough of for five years?

4. After Chato's return with the brown box, what does he do the first of every month?

5. Where did Ayah escape to after she lost her last two children?

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