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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their walk, where do Ayah and Chato go to rest?
(a) Up the slope to the giant boulders.
(b) To the ranch.
(c) To a rest stop.
(d) To their hogan.

2. How does Chato look at Ayah as he shuffles down the highway?
(a) As if she scares him.
(b) As if she's his sister.
(c) As if seeing her for the first time.
(d) As if she's a stranger.

3. What does Ayah think Chato's shoes look like in the snow?
(a) Skies.
(b) Mountains.
(c) Slugs.
(d) Little animals up to their ears.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ayah feel her home is connected to her?

2. What color is the sandrock on the mesa?

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

4. Why do Ayah and Chato perform the traditional actions every May?

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

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