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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Over time, what did the visiting children begin to think of Ayah?
(a) They thought she was stupid.
(b) They thought she was backwards.
(c) They thought she was just old.
(d) They thought she was crazy.

2. Why do Ayah and Chato perform the traditional actions every May?
(a) Because it is time to do it.
(b) Because it is a habit for them.
(c) Because it helps Ayah heal.
(d) It helps them remember Jimmie.

3. Who is Ayah unable to find in the bar?
(a) Chato.
(b) Her children.
(c) Jimmie.
(d) The police.

4. What traditional thing does Ayah and Chato do every May?
(a) Dance in ceremony.
(b) Visit Jimmie's grave.
(c) Travel to town.
(d) Plant the garden.

5. As Ayah thinks about her children, she recalls what about them?
(a) They are turning into white people.
(b) They are loving to her.
(c) They honor her wishes.
(d) They love their culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ayah remembers that Danny used to do what?

2. Why is Ayah surprised when she reaches the wooden steps of the bar?

3. What does Ayah remember is remarkable about elkhide moccasins?

4. Why does Ayah take care of Chato?

5. What is the overall tone of the first half of the story?

(see the answer key)

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