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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ayah do by signing her name that she didn't realize until later?
(a) She gave permission for her two children to be removed from her care.
(b) She denied permission for herself to receive benefits.
(c) She gave permission for her two children to be adopted.
(d) She denied permission for Chato to work.

2. How did Ayah punish Chato for teaching her English and failing to keep her kids from being taken away?
(a) She moved out.
(b) She distanced herself from him.
(c) She cursed him.
(d) She slapped him.

3. What is one characteristic of Ayah's mother's woven blankets?
(a) They are used as rug.
(b) Rain rolls off them.
(c) They are pretty.
(d) They are sold for a lot of money.

4. What is Jimmie's birth order?
(a) Eldest.
(b) Middle.
(c) Second youngest.
(d) Youngest.

5. Who allowed the children to be taken by the B.I.A.?
(a) Jimmie.
(b) Chato.
(c) Danny.
(d) Ayah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What point of view is the story told from?

2. What does Ayah remember happening to Jimmie?

3. What war did Jimmie leave to go fight?

4. Who came to Ayah's house to discuss news about Jimmie?

5. What does the main character wear when thinking of her children?

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