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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Ayah need to warm herself by the fire?
(a) She is angry with Chato.
(b) She is wet from snow melting.
(c) She is hot from walking.
(d) She wants to give her hands something to do.

3. When the children visited for the last time, why did Ayah not say goodbye?
(a) Because she turned away from them.
(b) Because they didn't say goodbye to her.
(c) Because they didn't understand her.
(d) Because she forgot.

4. When Ayah enters the bar, what do the men do to her?
(a) They ignore her.
(b) They help her search.
(c) They stare at her.
(d) They laugh at her.

5. What branch of the military did Jimmie go into?
(a) Navy.
(b) Army.
(c) Marines.
(d) Air Force.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ayah take care of Chato?

2. What addiction does Chato have?

3. What did Ayah do by signing her name that she didn't realize until later?

4. Where were Ayah, Chato and their family living when the government car pulled up outside their home?

5. Where does the story take place?

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