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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Ayah and Chato sleep when they came to Cebolleta?
(a) Outside the bar.
(b) On the street.
(c) The hogan.
(d) The old barn.

2. What kind of livestock does Chato and Ayah have at their home?
(a) Goats.
(b) Cattle.
(c) Horses.
(d) Sheep.

3. As they sit down behind the boulders, what does Ayah offer Chato?
(a) Her forgiveness.
(b) Half her blanket.
(c) Her shoes.
(d) A bit of something to eat.

4. Why doesn't Ayah's and Chato's garden produce food?
(a) They fail to water the garden.
(b) The summer heat kills it.
(c) The sheep at the plants.
(d) They don't take care of it.

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

6. What does Chato bring home in big brown boxes?
(a) Wool.
(b) Food.
(c) Yarn.
(d) Wine.

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

8. As Ayah and Chato walk in the snow, what makes Ayah laugh?
(a) The snow drifts.
(b) Her fate.
(c) Chato's joke.
(d) Chato's feet.

9. According to Ayah, when did Chato start going to the bar?
(a) After she sleeps away from him.
(b) After Jimmie died.
(c) After five years of drought.
(d) After Danny and Ella are taken.

10. Where is the old barn located according to Ayah?
(a) Near the mesa.
(b) Near the reservation.
(c) Near the arroyo.
(d) Near the boulders.

11. Why does Chato have a limp?
(a) He broke his leg moving furniture.
(b) He broke his ankle.
(c) His leg was crushed by a cow.
(d) His leg was crushed years ago.

12. As Chato sleeps, what does Ayah believe he looks like?
(a) A younger man.
(b) A baby.
(c) Jimmie.
(d) A warrior.

13. Why does Ayah believe Chato doesn't like guiding "the old ewes"?
(a) He is tired of working.
(b) He dislikes sheep.
(c) It reminds him of Jimmie.
(d) He is used to guiding cattle.

14. As Ayah enjoys watching and connecting to the heavens, what does Chato do?
(a) He crawles up into the fetal position.
(b) He whispers.
(c) He holds her close to him.
(d) He sings.

15. What is special about Ayah's and Chato's home?
(a) Her children's drawing are there.
(b) The door faces east.
(c) It is where Ayah was born.
(d) Her mother lives there.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ayah in the fourth section of the story, Chato sometimes calls her what name?

2. What color are the clouds Ayah and Chato watch as they wait against the rocks?

3. What do the days of Ayah and Chato's journey sound like to Ayah?

4. According to Ayah, what tumbles the boulders down from the mesa?

5. What is the weather like once Ayah leaves the bar?

(see the answer keys)

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