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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Ayah searches in the night, what does she think about her relationship with Chato?
(a) He tries, but fails her greatly.
(b) There is no place for him but with her.
(c) He is a good husband.
(d) He badly hurts her.

2. As Ayah and Chato wait against the storm, at what rate do the clouds pass?
(a) Swiftly.
(b) In paces.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Sluggishly.

3. In the fourth section of the story, what does Chato do when he heads Ayah behind him?
(a) Throws his bottle at her.
(b) Screams.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Drinks.

4. Where do Ayah and Chato now call home?
(a) The old barn.
(b) An arroyo.
(c) The shack at the ranch.
(d) A old hogan.

5. As Ayah enjoys watching and connecting to the heavens, what does Chato do?
(a) He holds her close to him.
(b) He sings.
(c) He crawles up into the fetal position.
(d) He whispers.

6. What does Chato bring home in big brown boxes?
(a) Wine.
(b) Wool.
(c) Yarn.
(d) Food.

7. What muffles Ayah's laughter while she and Chato walk together outside?
(a) The snow.
(b) The wind.
(c) The trees.
(d) Chato's hand.

8. Even with his dementia, what does Chato think of the white man's ranch?
(a) The white man and he are friends.
(b) The ranch is his home.
(c) The ranch can't run without him.
(d) The cattle are his people.

9. According to Ayah, how does the freezing come down to the ground?
(a) Gradually.
(b) In slow motion.
(c) Like hail.
(d) Swiftly.

10. Where does Chato herd his livestock?
(a) Across the pavement to water.
(b) Across the dusty mesa.
(c) Across the dry, sandy arroyo.
(d) To the barn.

11. What do the arroyos have to offer Ayah's and Chato's livestock?
(a) Sparse grass.
(b) Plenty of food.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Water.

12. What helps protect Ayah and Chato from the wind?
(a) Boulders.
(b) Coat.
(c) Blankets.
(d) Trees.

13. How does Ayah describe the freezing?
(a) A mist flowing over the mesa.
(b) Snow fallling from the sky.
(c) Wind blowing from the east.
(d) A stillness coming from the edge of the moon.

14. Where does Chato get the items in the big brown box?
(a) The white man's ranch.
(b) His sister.
(c) Welfare.
(d) The medicine man.

15. What does Ayah see pushing into the sky's distance during the storm in the fourth section?
(a) Chained horses.
(b) Winged crows.
(c) Powerful haunches.
(d) Great eagles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ayah believe Chato doesn't like guiding "the old ewes"?

2. What does Silko use as a metaphor for the days Ayah and Chato lived together?

3. Whom is Ayah looking for as she searches outside the bar?

4. Why does Ayah feel that no one in the bar could hurt her?

5. What does Ayah believe makes Chato sleep during the freezing?

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