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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Ayah, what tumbles the boulders down from the mesa?
(a) Snowstorms.
(b) Lightning.
(c) Rainstorms and earth tremors.
(d) Earthmover.

2. What muffles Ayah's laughter while she and Chato walk together outside?
(a) The wind.
(b) Chato's hand.
(c) The trees.
(d) The snow.

3. After Chato's return with the brown box, what does he do the first of every month?
(a) Goes to Cebolleta.
(b) Visit his sister's.
(c) Eat peaches.
(d) Go to the welfare office.

4. What do the days of Ayah and Chato's journey sound like to Ayah?
(a) Silent.
(b) Mournful.
(c) Cheerful.
(d) Like a lullaby.

5. As Chato dies in his sleep, what does Ayah do?
(a) Sings a lullaby.
(b) Goes to sleep.
(c) Kisses his forehead.
(d) Hugs him tightly.

6. Through what part of the sky can Ayah see a star as the weather changes?
(a) West.
(b) Southeast.
(c) North.
(d) Southwest.

7. What helps protect Ayah and Chato from the wind?
(a) Blankets.
(b) Boulders.
(c) Coat.
(d) Trees.

8. Why does Ayah hope the government money and the wine are gone?
(a) She doesn't have to worry about it.
(b) She and Chato could finally go home.
(c) Chato is happy.
(d) Chato is angry.

9. To Ayah, the clouds are like what?
(a) Ghosts.
(b) Horses.
(c) People.
(d) Slugs.

10. As Ayah and Chato wait against the storm, at what rate do the clouds pass?
(a) Swiftly.
(b) Slowly.
(c) In paces.
(d) Sluggishly.

11. Why does Ayah feel that no one in the bar could hurt her?
(a) She shows them no fear.
(b) She is armed.
(c) She is wrapped in Jimmie's blanket.
(d) She is sure of her identity.

12. What does Ayah see pushing into the sky's distance during the storm in the fourth section?
(a) Chained horses.
(b) Powerful haunches.
(c) Great eagles.
(d) Winged crows.

13. What direction does Ayah walk as she leaves the bar?
(a) North.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) West.

14. Why is the old barn symbolic of the relationship between the whites and Navajos?
(a) It is built by whites.
(b) It is a farm housing, not a real house.
(c) It is inadequate for Ayah and Chato's needs.
(d) It is adequate for Ayah and Chato's needs.

15. According to Ayah in the fourth section of the story, Chato sometimes calls her what name?
(a) His daughter's name.
(b) His mother's name.
(c) His sister's name.
(d) Her sister's name.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ayah choose to stop walking at the end of the story?

2. Where do Ayah and Chato now call home?

3. Why does Chato go to see the postmaster?

4. Where did Chato decide to go to get help for he and Ayah's dietary needs?

5. What are the components of a hogan?

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