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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What sad thing was said at Hector's funeral in regards to his lack of fear of the white man?
(a) The white man was not afraid of him either.
(b) The white man led him to a life of drinking and fighting.
(c) The white man did not even know he lived let alone died.
(d) The white man probably disappeared him.

3. What did each mourner do after the coffin was lowered into the ground?
(a) Throw dirt on it.
(b) Bow and leave.
(c) Sing a mourning song.
(d) Cry.

4. How old was the narrator when Hector disappeared?
(a) 31.
(b) 7.
(c) 16.
(d) 3.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the mourners stay awake during Hectors wake?

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

3. What killed the narrator's father?

4. What issue does the narrator say Hector suffered from at the time of his disappearance?

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

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