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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chato often disappear at the beginning of the month?
(a) He cashes their welfare check and buys groceries.
(b) He cashes their welfare check and puts it in the bank.
(c) He cashes their welfare check and splits it with Ayah.
(d) He cashes their welfare check and drinks alcohol.

2. What is trapped in Ayah's hair as she moves through the bar?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Spiders.
(c) Memories.
(d) Melting snow.

3. What did Jimmie send to Ayah from the war?
(a) Pictures.
(b) Postcards.
(c) Letters written in Navajo.
(d) His army blanket.

4. As Ayah learned the rhythm of her pains while in labor with Jimmie, what did she smell outside the stone hogan?
(a) Bee flowers blooming and willows.
(b) Dew.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Frybread.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did Chato tell Ayah that Jimmie died?

4. How did Jimmie actually die?

5. In what manner does Ayah conduct herself in the bar?

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