View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Chato dies in his sleep, what does Ayah do?
(a) Kisses his forehead.
(b) Goes to sleep.
(c) Sings a lullaby.
(d) Hugs him tightly.

2. When Ayah looked at Chato's scarred hands and at his face, what did she think of him?
(a) He was broken.
(b) He was her husband.
(c) He worked hard.
(d) He was a stranger.

3. What do the arroyos have to offer Ayah's and Chato's livestock?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Plenty of food.
(c) Sparse grass.
(d) Water.

4. What happened to all of Ayah's other children?
(a) They stayed at relatives.
(b) They got the measles.
(c) They died of tuberculosis.
(d) They moved away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After a time, Ayah realized that she could no longer do what with her two remaining children?

2. How does Ayah mourn Jimmie?

3. What does Ayah notice about the way Chato smells in the fourth section of the story?

4. Why does Ayah believe Chato doesn't like guiding "the old ewes"?

5. What does Ayah believe the people in the bar feel about her being in the bar?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 266 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample