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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ayah believe is a place for Chato and herself to wait out the storm?
(a) In the apartment.
(b) In the shack.
(c) In the old barn.
(d) In the desert.

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

3. What is the overall tone of the first half of the story?
(a) Joy.
(b) Loss.
(c) Contentment.
(d) Peace.

4. In Ayah's memory, what did Chato do the next day, after they returned home from Cebolleta?
(a) Cry.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Complain about his hangover.
(d) Tend sheep.

5. To Ayah, the clouds are like what?
(a) Slugs.
(b) Ghosts.
(c) Horses.
(d) People.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion does Ayah feel as she leaves the bar in Section 3?

2. According to Ayah, Chato is doing what a lot lately?

3. What season does the setting take place in?

4. Where is Chato's sister?

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

(see the answer key)

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