View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characteristics is revealed by the way Fast Horse handles and reacts to his dreams?
(a) That Fast Horse is stupid.
(b) That Fast Horse is brave.
(c) That Fast Horse is wise.
(d) That Fast Horse is selfish.

2. Who is Heavy Shield Woman?
(a) Yellow Kidney's wife.
(b) Eagle Rib's daughter.
(c) White Man's Dog's sister.
(d) Fast Horse's mother.

3. In Part 1, Chapters 1 and 2, what theme is being introduced through the encroachment of the Napikwans, the development of the characters, and is further emphasized through the point of view of Rides-at-the Door?
(a) The theme of "boys will be boys."
(b) The theme of "loss and change."
(c) The theme of "nature versus nurture."
(d) The theme of "love and dreams."

4. What structure does White Man's Dog enter in his dream?
(a) A sweat lodge filled with warrior braves.
(b) A white man's tent, where he sees a girl.
(c) A cave where Cold Maker waits.
(d) A tipi filled with dark shapes.

5. In Chapters 5 and 6, which of the following is NOT something the author has revealed to the reader about the Pikunis culture?
(a) That the Pikunis believe that not acting or believing on a dream can change the direction of lives.
(b) That honor plays an important role in the Pikunis culture.
(c) That the Pikunis value craftiness.
(d) That a Pikunis healer could be either a medicine man or a medicine woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who becomes Mik-api's apprentice in Chapter 6?

2. How many nights does White Man's Dog have his dream?

3. What does Eagle Rib dream about that troubles him?

4. Who or what is the Napikwans?

5. What does the author achieve by opening Chapter 3 from Yellow Kidney's point of view?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 394 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample