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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why doesn't Ayah care about the loss of the money?
(a) It is white man's money.
(b) The money causes problems for her and Chato.
(c) The money doesn't give her what she wants.
(d) She doesn't understand how to use it.

4. As they sit down behind the boulders, what does Ayah offer Chato?
(a) Half her blanket.
(b) Her shoes.
(c) Her forgiveness.
(d) A bit of something to eat.

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

6. What does Ayah notices about Chato as the two are walking in the fourth section?
(a) He is tired.
(b) He moves nimble and quick.
(c) He is shorter than he once is.
(d) He moves slowly in his old age.

7. What direction does Ayah walk as she leaves the bar?
(a) South.
(b) East.
(c) West.
(d) North.

8. According to Ayah, the freezing has what kind of strength?
(a) Strength like Orion.
(b) Strength like an eagle.
(c) Strength like a horse.
(d) Strength like an elephant.

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

10. Whom is Ayah looking for as she searches outside the bar?
(a) Her dog.
(b) Danny.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Chato.

11. What does Ayah breathe with as she sits beneath the clear sky?
(a) Ayah breathes with confusion.
(b) Ayah breathes with sorrow.
(c) Ayah breathes with clarity.
(d) Ayah breathes with fear.

12. Where did Chato decide to go to get help for he and Ayah's dietary needs?
(a) Into town.
(b) To see the medicine man.
(c) To the white man's ranch.
(d) To the hogan.

13. What emotion does Ayah feel as she leaves the bar in Section 3?
(a) Sad.
(b) Satified.
(c) Worried.
(d) Happy.

14. What is the weather doing as Ayah and Chato walk together?
(a) Snowing.
(b) Windy.
(c) Raining.
(d) Sunshining.

15. Why is the old barn symbolic of the relationship between the whites and Navajos?
(a) It is built by whites.
(b) It is inadequate for Ayah and Chato's needs.
(c) It is a farm housing, not a real house.
(d) It is adequate for Ayah and Chato's needs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ayah choose to stop walking at the end of the story?

2. What color are the clouds Ayah and Chato watch as they wait against the rocks?

3. Why does Chato go to see the postmaster?

4. What does Ayah see pushing into the sky's distance during the storm in the fourth section?

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

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