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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Wisdom Sits in Places, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Basso describe the discussion between the group and the woman whose brother was sick?
(a) Casual.
(b) Cryptic.
(c) Meaningless.
(d) Clear.

2. What does Basso say Robert emphasized?
(a) "He will get better with time."
(b) "Learning from one's mistake is hardly a human trait."
(c) "Pleasantness and goodness will be forthcoming."
(d) "He will learn from his mistake."

3. What does Basso say of the conversation about the ill brother?
(a) It was uncomfortable for everyone.
(b) It was short.
(c) It lasted all night.
(d) It was joyful.

4. What does Basso say of familiar places?
(a) They are inherently meaningful.
(b) They can be unknown to others.
(c) They are inherently meaningless.
(d) They can't be shared.

5. What are the major narrative genres divided by?
(a) Time and place.
(b) People and place.
(c) Time and purpose.
(d) Purpose and people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Basso say Apache see history as being?

2. How long did Basso stay at Charles Henry's house on a break, in "Chapter 1, Quoting the Ancestors"?

3. What grants did Keith Basso receive to do his work in Indian country?

4. What is necessary to the mind to block anger and upset according to the Apache?

5. Where does Basso say the strength of the Apache language comes from?

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