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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Over time, what did the visiting children begin to think of Ayah?
(a) They thought she was backwards.
(b) They thought she was just old.
(c) They thought she was crazy.
(d) They thought she was stupid.

2. Why does the air burn Ayah's lungs while she walks?
(a) The snow was deep.
(b) She had asthma.
(c) She's tired.
(d) She smoked.

3. What is trapped in Ayah's hair as she moves through the bar?
(a) Memories.
(b) Melting snow.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Spiders.

4. What does the main character wear when thinking of her children?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A robe.
(c) A coat.
(d) A swimsuit.

5. What arrives at the post office in a colorful government envelope?
(a) A letter from Jimmie.
(b) An eviction notice.
(c) Letters from Danny and Ella.
(d) A welfare check.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ayah unable to find in the bar?

2. What does Ayah remember happening to Jimmie?

3. The last time Ayah met with her children, how did Ella stare at her?

4. As Ayah searches in the night, what does she think about her relationship with Chato?

5. Why does Ayah go searching in the winter night?

(see the answer key)

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