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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 the sister of the ill man say after Robert's intervention?
(a) That nothing more needed to be said.
(b) That he would be missed.
(c) That her dad was as stupid.
(d) That she loved him.

2. What was Keith Basso's mother's name?
(a) Margarette S. Basso.
(b) Etolia S. Basso.
(c) Lila S. Basso.
(d) Sophie S. Basso.

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

4. What are sagas meant for?
(a) Discipline.
(b) Relaxation.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Humiliation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Keith Basso say the sense of place is a possession of?

2. What does Keith Basso say the answer to the first question in the book is?

3. What does Basso say is difficult for linguists to explain?

4. Whose brother does Basso overhear became ill while visiting Lola?

5. What does Basso say of the residents of Cibecue?

(see the answer key)

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