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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why isn't Ayah sorry for Chato's dislike for his current life?
(a) She feels he should accept it and be happy.
(b) She feels he should know better than to trust a white man.
(c) She feels he deserves it.
(d) She feels he turns his back on his people's ways.

3. What does Ayah believe makes Chato sleep during the freezing?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Beer.
(c) Fatigue.
(d) Wine.

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

5. As Ayah and Chato walk in the snow, what makes Ayah laugh?
(a) Chato's joke.
(b) Chato's feet.
(c) The snow drifts.
(d) Her fate.

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

7. Outside of the place where Ayah and Chato live, what is the condition of the land?
(a) Moist.
(b) Rich.
(c) Fertile.
(d) Dry and sandy.

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

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

10. How would Ayah feel if Chato used up the government money?
(a) Restless.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Sad.

11. How does having livestock connect Ayah and Chato to the land?
(a) Livestock gives them food.
(b) They take care of them.
(c) They are following traditional Navajo lifestyle.
(d) The livestock work the land.

12. Why do Ayah and Chato perform the traditional actions every May?
(a) It helps them remember Jimmie.
(b) Because it helps Ayah heal.
(c) Because it is time to do it.
(d) Because it is a habit for them.

13. Where is Chato's sister?
(a) She lives in a city.
(b) She lives on a ranch.
(c) She lives with them.
(d) She's been gone a long time.

14. What color is the sandrock on the mesa?
(a) Tan.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

15. Why does Ayah go searching in the winter night?
(a) Because she has the blanket.
(b) Because she has no choice.
(c) Because it is the Navajo way.
(d) Because she needs to find someone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Ayah searches in the night, what does she think about her relationship with Chato?

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

4. What is the condition of Chato's boots?

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

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