1. What lone rider goes to Fools Crow at the beginning of Chapter 16, and what injury does he suffer?
(a) Owl Child, who has a badly burned hand and may lose his fingers.
(b) Fast Horse, who has been shot by the Napiwans.
(c) Owl Child, who has been tortured by the Napikwans.
(d) Fast Horse, who has fallen from his horse and has a head injury.

2. What happens to the sun in the middle of the fourth day?
(a) The sun disappears behind a cloud.
(b) The sun shines even though it is raining.
(c) The sun appears to shine more brightly.
(d) The sun disappears in an eclipse.

3. What does White Man's Dog sing as he rides into Bull Shield's camp?
(a) White Man's Dog sings his power song.
(b) White Man's Dog sings his death song.
(c) White Man's Dog sings his victory song.
(d) White Man's Dog sings his battle cry.

4. In Chapter 9, who said, "That's the way it is now. All the breathing things are gone--except for us. But hurry, brother, for I feel my strength slipping away."
(a) Fast Horse, just before he leaves with all his belongings.
(b) The wolverine in Kills-close-to-the-lake's dream.
(c) The wolverine in White Man's Dog's dream.
(d) Yellow Kidney to White Man's Dog.

5. What does Fools Crow look at as he ponders the situation they are in with the Napikwans and the white scab disease?
(a) Red Paints' pregnant belly.
(b) Bull Shield's Scalp.
(c) His many-shots-gun.
(d) His moccasin-shod feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a true statement about Fast Horse's relationship to the Lone Eaters since his return from the horse raid on the Crow without Yellow Kidney?

2. What happens in Fast Horse's power dream?

3. What does White Man's Dog do for Yellow Kidney's lodge in his absence?

4. Which statement best describes the consensus of the men after discussing the present situation of the Pikunis and the Napikwans?

5. Where does Kills-close-to-the-lake go when she slips out of her mother's dinner gathering?

(see the answer key)

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