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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three, Civilize Them with a Stick; Chapter Four, Drinking and Fighting.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter One, the narrator speaks of two women being found dead in the snow, Annie Mae and Delphine. Who are these women to the narrator?
(a) Cousin and friend.
(b) Mother and aunt.
(c) Best friend and sister-in law.
(d) Sister and acquaintance.

2. In Chapter Four, where are you likely to see a sign that says, "No Indians and Dogs Allowed"?
(a) South Dakota bus stations.
(b) South Dakota saloons.
(c) South Dakota government buildings.
(d) South Dakota department stores.

3. What does Mary's Grandpa Moore consider a feast?
(a) Beef.
(b) Deer meat.
(c) Turtle stew.
(d) Antelope.

4. Who is telling the story in Chapter One?
(a) Leonard Crow Dog.
(b) Mary Brave Bird.
(c) Mary's mother.
(d) Barbara Brave Bird.

5. What is an iyeska?
(a) Someone belonging to the Lakota Nation.
(b) A Native American woman.
(c) Someone who is both white and Native American.
(d) A teenager.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the old days, where do the heads of households keep ration cards?

2. What training does Mary's mother receive for her job?

3. How old is Mary when her mother remarries?

4. Who does Mary go to in order to "learn to be Indian"?

5. What are winter counts?

(see the answer key)

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