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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ayah, what does she and Chato not have enough of for five years?

2. As Chato sleeps, what does Ayah believe he looks like?

3. What kind of livestock does Chato and Ayah have at their home?

4. As Ayah and Chato wait against the storm, at what rate do the clouds pass?

5. According to Ayah, when did Chato start going to the bar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the story, Ayah sings a lullaby to Chato as he peacefully dies in his sleep during the bitter cold. How is the act representative of Ayah finding peace? In what ways does it support the Navajos' belief in the circle of life? What is the importance of song in Lullaby? How does the importance of oral tradition play into song and its usage in Lullaby? Use fact details from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

At the onset of the novel, Ayah is wrapped in Jimmie's old army blanket. Describe what all this is a metaphor for, using specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

The Anglos aren't the only people who have conflict with the Navajos and Ayah. Explain how Ayah and Chato along with other Navajos interact with Spanish Americans. What are the differences to how they interact with Anglos? Discuss the similarities. Use the text to support your answer.

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