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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reminds Ayah of tufts of wool at the beginning of the story?
(a) Yarn.
(b) Smoke
(c) Flowers.
(d) Snow.

2. Why does Chato go to see the postmaster?
(a) To collect their welfare check.
(b) To mail letters.
(c) To ask for employment.
(d) To see his sister.

3. How would Ayah feel if Chato used up the government money?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Sad.
(c) Restless.
(d) Unhappy.

4. According to Ayah's memory, what would have happened to her if she entered the bar years ago?
(a) She would have been served without a problem.
(b) She would have been arrested.
(c) They would have thrown her out.
(d) She would have had to enter through a backdoor.

5. At the beginning of the second section, what is the weather doing?
(a) Changing.
(b) Hailing.
(c) Raining.
(d) Snowing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Ayah cook Chato's meals and smile at him?

2. At the opening of the second section, who is Ayah searching for?

3. Why does Ayah hope the government money and the wine are gone?

4. When Ayah looked at Chato's scarred hands and at his face, what did she think of him?

5. What is trapped in Ayah's hair as she moves through the bar?

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