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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 is difficult for linguists to explain?
(a) How to translate Apache.
(b) The relation between Navajo and Apache languages.
(c) The sequentiality of utterances.
(d) How Apache language evolved.

2. How many forms of speech did the Cibecue have?
(a) 6 forms.
(b) 5 forms.
(c) 3 forms.
(d) 7 forms.

3. How many parts did the project suggested by the chairman of the White Mountain Apache Tribe have?
(a) 5 parts.
(b) 7 parts.
(c) 3 parts.
(d) 6 parts.

4. What does Basso argue history is for the Western Apache?
(a) Taught by the elders.
(b) Worthy of songs.
(c) A craft.
(d) Irrelevant.

5. What does Keith say about the name Juniper Tree Stands Alone?
(a) It was not known why it was chosen.
(b) It was chosen by an old woman.
(c) It was the same pronunciation in Apache.
(d) It was based on a story of two boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Basso say historical tales are often about?

2. What do tales force individuals to do?

3. What does Keith Basso say may have us feel threatened?

4. What does Keith Basso say each chapter of the book would be centered on?

5. What does Basso say of the conversation about the ill brother?

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