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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Through what part of the sky can Ayah see a star as the weather changes?
(a) Southwest.
(b) Southeast.
(c) North.
(d) West.

3. According to Ayah in the fourth section of the story, Chato sometimes calls her what name?
(a) His daughter's name.
(b) Her sister's name.
(c) His mother's name.
(d) His sister's name.

4. According to Ayah, what streams white mist in the sky's distance during the storm?
(a) Manes of great lions.
(b) Smoke of giant pipes.
(c) Tail hairs of great horses.
(d) Tails of great mules.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ayah think Chato's shoes look like in the snow?

2. To Ayah, the clouds are like what?

3. What muffles Ayah's laughter while she and Chato walk together outside?

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

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

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