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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What arrives at the post office in a colorful government envelope?
(a) Letters from Danny and Ella.
(b) An eviction notice.
(c) A welfare check.
(d) A letter from Jimmie.

2. In what manner does Ayah conduct herself in the bar?
(a) With sorrow.
(b) With fear.
(c) With age.
(d) With pride.

3. Where does the story take place?
(a) In Navajo Country.
(b) In Taos.
(c) In Phoenix.
(d) In New York.

4. Over time, what did the visiting children begin to think of Ayah?
(a) They thought she was crazy.
(b) They thought she was backwards.
(c) They thought she was just old.
(d) They thought she was stupid.

5. Where does Chato buy his wine?
(a) From his friend.
(b) From a gas station.
(c) At the store.
(d) At Azzie's bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the air burn Ayah's lungs while she walks?

2. What does Ayah remember is remarkable about elkhide moccasins?

3. What do the days of Ayah and Chato's journey sound like to Ayah?

4. Why is the Spanish polka music the only sounds in the bar?

5. Why does Ayah go searching in the winter night?

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