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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these is a possibility Maxine considers to explain her aunt's pregnancy?
(a) Her aunt was unusually beloved by her family for being a girl.
(b) Her aunt was not human.
(c) Her aunt talked loudly and was punished by the gods.
(d) Her aunt carried the baby for her sister.

2. When did Maxine's aunt marry her husband?
(a) The day before her baby was born.
(b) A year before he left for America.
(c) A year before her baby was born.
(d) The day before he left for America.

3. What does the enemy's leader, a prince, steal from the woman?
(a) Her bead pouch.
(b) Her head wrap.
(c) Her stories.
(d) Her sword.

4. Who does the narrator's mother say Maxine can tell about her aunt?
(a) No one.
(b) Just her sisters.
(c) Just her father.
(d) Only friends of the family.

5. According to Maxine's mother, what flies out of the mail when she opens it?
(a) Unwelcome dust.
(b) The wisdom of her ancestors.
(c) The smell of China.
(d) Memories from her birthplace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Maxine's mother prefer to study?

2. In No Name Woman, which character dies?

3. What does the piece of wood smell like when the girls burn it?

4. What happens to Maxine's aunt the night her baby is due?

5. While working at the paint shop, what is the name of the color that offends Maxine?

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