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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Recalling Old Skills.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the two women is older?
(a) Neither ever learned their ages.
(b) Sa'.
(c) Chi'idzigyaak.
(d) They are the same age.

2. How do the women soften the wood?
(a) Cutting it in thin pieces.
(b) Stretching it.
(c) Chewing it.
(d) Boiling it.

3. What had the women done with their walking sticks?
(a) Thrown them away.
(b) Carried them.
(c) Hidden them.
(d) Forgotten them.

4. What sound do the women hear when they are first alone in the silent night, before they have gone to sleep?
(a) Something howling.
(b) Something skittering across tree bark.
(c) Something breathing heavily.
(d) Something panting.

5. What do the younger women do for the old women?
(a) Sew their clothing.
(b) Clean their campsites.
(c) Cook their food.
(d) Pull their possessions to campsites.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must a boy care for even above his loved ones in the group?

2. Why are the men a danger to the group?

3. What is not tolerated in this environment?

4. Why do the women feel almost superstitious about their good luck?

5. What does Chi'idzigyaak think will happen to Sa' if Chi'idzigyaak gives up?

(see the answer key)

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