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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 long ago did the narrator's father die?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 41 years.

2. Who does the narrator say likely killed Hector by accident?
(a) A reckless driver.
(b) One of Hector's ex-girlfriends.
(c) A close family member of Hector's.
(d) Another Coeur d'Alene Indian.

3. At the graveside, what does the narrator hope the Indians who killed Hector did as they "buried his body deep in the woods" (3)?
(a) Sung him an honor song.
(b) Cried.
(c) Felt guilty.
(d) Buried their hate.

4. What joke was made at Hector's funeral?
(a) Hector was so full of himself he was probably watching them to hear what everyone said about him.
(b) Hector loved to drink so much they were surprised he did not come back for the free wine.
(c) Hector was such a showoff they were surprised he did not come back to sing before a crowd.
(d) Hector was such a showoff they were surprised he did not return from the dead to lie in his coffin and die again.

5. What were the causes of death for the narrator's aunts and uncles?
(a) Plane crashes and stroke.
(b) Suicides and kidney failure.
(c) Cancer, heart disease and car wrecks.
(d) War fatalities and homicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was the narrator when he had his first kiss?

2. How old was the narrator when Hector disappeared?

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

4. What does the narrator say was the best part of Hector's funeral?

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

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