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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 3 - 4 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of "Happy Trails"?
(a) Sherman Alexie.
(b) Alene Sherwood.
(c) Alex Sherman.
(d) Sheryl Allan.

2. How old was Hector's grandmother when she moved to the newly formed Coeur d'Alene reservation?
(a) In her 20s.
(b) 7 or 8.
(c) In her 30s.
(d) In her teens.

3. Why is the narrator certain Hector did not get into the car with white strangers?
(a) Because Hector had his own car.
(b) Because white men would not try to pick up an Indian.
(c) Because he would only get into a car with other Indians he knew.
(d) Because there were no white people living near the reservation.

4. What does the narrator say was the best part of Hector's funeral?
(a) They had an open and empty casket.
(b) His mother's singing.
(c) Hector returned.
(d) His mother's cooking.

5. How many of the narrator's cousins are in prison?
(a) 3.
(b) 9.
(c) 12.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator say is "good at funerals"(2)?

2. What war does the narrator say Hector's grandmother was born before?

3. How does the narrator say Indian's view their worst losses and greatest beauty?

4. What did one mourner say white archeologists would do 100 years from now after Hector's grave was buried?

5. Where did Hector say he was headed when he left 41 years ago?

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