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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose boastful recklessness worries Yellow Kidney because it could bring trouble to the raiding party's success?
(a) White Man's Dog.
(b) The Pikunis.
(c) Cold Maker.
(d) Fast Horse.

2. After preparing a meal, why does Heavy Shield Woman set a place for Yellow Kidney?
(a) Because Yellow Kidney has escaped from the Crows and has returned.
(b) Because Yellow Kidney came to her in a dream and told her he would be coming home someday.
(c) Because her daughter, Red Paint, asked her to.
(d) Because she is honoring the memory of Yellow Kidney whom she believes is dead.

3. What news does White Man's Dog deliver to the other Pikunis camps during his travels?
(a) White Man's Dog's upcoming marriage ceremony.
(b) Fast Horse's role in Yellow Kidney's misfortune.
(c) The Napikwan's encroachment into the Pikunis lands.
(d) Heavy Shield Woman's vow to be Medicine Woman.

4. Who does White Man's Dog want to take for his wife?
(a) Feather Woman.
(b) Red Paint.
(c) Kills-close-to-the-lake.
(d) Heavy Shield Woman.

5. What are the three major themes of this story?
(a) The themes of dreams, honor, and of loss and change.
(b) The themes of love, respect and loss of innocence.
(c) The themes of obedience, pride and embracing change.
(d) The themes of belief, superstition and consequence.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Chapters 5 and 6, which of the following is NOT something the author has revealed to the reader about the Pikunis culture?

4. Who does White Man's Dog daydream about that makes him feel shame?

5. What new dream does White Man's Dog have in Chapter 9 that foretells of loss and change that will make the Lone Eaters feel as useless as Yellow Kidney?

(see the answer key)

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