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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Speaking With Names.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Basso use to explain the effect of symbolism on individuals?
(a) Apache conceptions of water.
(b) Apache conceptions of people.
(c) Apache conceptions of land.
(d) Apache conceptions of history.

2. Where was Basso's bitten by the centipede?
(a) His leg.
(b) His hand.
(c) His head.
(d) His foot.

3. What grants did Keith Basso receive to do his work in Indian country?
(a) The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research.
(b) The National Science Group of Anthropology.
(c) The Anthropological Anonymous Association.
(d) The Smithsonian Institution.

4. What do sagas focus on?
(a) Ancient times.
(b) Fun stories.
(c) Modern times.
(d) Long stories.

5. What happened to the girl in the story told by the group, in Chapter 3?
(a) She ate a dead horse.
(b) She ate a berry.
(c) She was stung by a bee.
(d) She was bitten by a snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does speaking with names produce according to Basso?

2. What does Basso say ecological studies focus on?

3. Where did the story told by Emily happen?

4. How many forms of speech did the Cibecue have?

5. How long does Basso say he had known Nick Thompson?

(see the answer key)

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