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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ayah remembers doing what to her mother when she knows it is time to give birth to Jimmie?
(a) Reach across the hogan to her.
(b) Whisper.
(c) Hug her.
(d) Cry.

2. Why is Ayah allowed to go into the bar?
(a) She is smart.
(b) She is a woman.
(c) She is old.
(d) She is Navajo.

3. As they sit down behind the boulders, what does Ayah offer Chato?
(a) Her forgiveness.
(b) Half her blanket.
(c) A bit of something to eat.
(d) Her shoes.

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

5. According to Ayah, what tumbles the boulders down from the mesa?
(a) Lightning.
(b) Earthmover.
(c) Snowstorms.
(d) Rainstorms and earth tremors.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the last visit with the children, what did Danny struggle to do with Ayah?

2. At the beginning of the second section, what is the weather doing?

3. What is the condition of Chato's boots?

4. How does warming herself by the fire make Ayah feel?

5. What color was the item Jimmie sent to Ayah?

(see the answer key)

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