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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did the government person talk to about Jimmie's death?
(a) Ayah.
(b) The white rancher.
(c) Ayah's mother.
(d) Chato.

2. Where does the story take place?
(a) In Taos.
(b) In Phoenix.
(c) In Navajo Country.
(d) In New York.

3. What kind of livestock does Chato and Ayah have at their home?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Goats.
(c) Horses.
(d) Cattle.

4. Why does Ayah feel her home is connected to her?
(a) Chato's mother lives there.
(b) She and Chato buy it.
(c) Her ancestors build it.
(d) It is a traditional Navajo home, and she is born there.

5. Why does Ayah believe Chato doesn't like guiding "the old ewes"?
(a) He dislikes sheep.
(b) He is used to guiding cattle.
(c) He is tired of working.
(d) It reminds him of Jimmie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Ayah's and Chato's garden produce food?

3. According to Ayah, when did Chato start going to the bar?

4. What branch of the military did Jimmie go into?

5. Where does Ayah believe is a place for Chato and herself to wait out the storm?

(see the answer key)

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