Fools Crow | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

White Man's Dog (Fools Crow) - This character earned war honors and a name change for tricking the Crow chief into thinking he was dead.

Red Paint - This is a very caring character with striking, almost-yellow eyes who loves and worries about family members and has a talent for excellent bead work.

Eagle Ribs - This character is a talented scout and experienced horse taker who had a troubling dream about a white horse with split hooves.

Rides-at-the-door - This respected character can speak the language of the Napikwan, has two sons,...
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