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This test consists of 5 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ayah notices about Chato as the two are walking in the fourth section?

2. What direction does Ayah walk as she leaves the bar?

3. According to Ayah, the freezing has what kind of strength?

4. In Ayah's memory, what did Chato do the next day, after they returned home from Cebolleta?

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

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