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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Ayah, what keeps her people connected to the land?
(a) Weaving.
(b) Singing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Farming.

2. Why does Ayah visually search every dark place in the bar?
(a) To see if there are other Navajos there.
(b) To see if the place is safe.
(c) To see if Chato is sleeping in them.
(d) To see if there is danger.

3. Why is the Spanish polka music the only sounds in the bar?
(a) The bartender orders everyone to silence.
(b) Everyone is dancing.
(c) Everyone is silent, watching Ayah.
(d) The bar is empty.

4. The last time Ayah met with her children, how did Ella stare at her?
(a) With love.
(b) With hope.
(c) With anger.
(d) Like the men in the bar do.

5. How does Ayah mourn Jimmie?
(a) At once.
(b) Over time.
(c) With angry words.
(d) That night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is trapped in Ayah's hair as she moves through the bar?

2. Where does the story take place?

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

4. How did Chato tell Ayah that Jimmie died?

5. Why does Ayah need to warm herself by the fire?

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