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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ayah enters the bar, what do the men do to her?
(a) They laugh at her.
(b) They help her search.
(c) They stare at her.
(d) They ignore her.

2. Why does Ayah believe Chato doesn't like guiding "the old ewes"?
(a) He is used to guiding cattle.
(b) It reminds him of Jimmie.
(c) He is tired of working.
(d) He dislikes sheep.

3. Where does Ayah go first on her search?
(a) A ranch.
(b) Azzie's Bar.
(c) A barn.
(d) A hogan.

4. After a time, Ayah realized that she could no longer do what with her two remaining children?
(a) Speak Navajo with them.
(b) See them.
(c) Hug them.
(d) Visit them.

5. What does Ayah remember is remarkable about elkhide moccasins?
(a) They are traditional shoes.
(b) They are handmade.
(c) They keep a person's legs dry in the snow.
(d) They keep a person's legs warm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the old barn located according to Ayah?

2. At the beginning of the story, where is Ayah sitting?

3. What did Ayah do to try to prevent the Bureau of Indian Affairs from taking her children?

4. What addiction does Chato have?

5. Over time, what did the visiting children begin to think of Ayah?

(see the answer key)

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