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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 does Basso say names of places tended to indicate?
(a) A smaller clan.
(b) A larger population.
(c) Wetter climates in early generations.
(d) A good imagination

2. What does Basso say of the residents of Cibecue?
(a) They were eager to talk with each other.
(b) They wanted to leave.
(c) They were elderly.
(d) They were poor.

3. Why can't the Apache be too specific when telling a story, according to Basso?
(a) The story needs to change to stay entertaining.
(b) They usually don't remember.
(c) It crowds the hearer's ability to cooperate.
(d) Each person has its own story.

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

5. What does Basso say infiltrated Western Apache society?
(a) IRS agents.
(b) Casinos.
(c) Coal fired power plants.
(d) American culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Basso say the Western Apache discourse is a product of?

2. What did Basso use to explain the effect of symbolism on individuals?

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

4. What type of events does Basso say the Apaches did not have?

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

(see the answer key)

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