1. What new name does White Man's Dog receive after receiving war honors from his participation in a horse raid?
(a) Napikwans
(b) Fools Crow.
(c) Fast Horse.
(d) Man-Who-Kills-Chief.

2. Does Fast Horse know where he is going on this trip, and why?
(a) He knows he will travel to a canyon; he will discover a new land for the Pikunis.
(b) He does not know where he is going; he does not know why he needs to take this trip.
(c) He does not know where he is going; only that it will help the Lone Eaters.
(d) He knows he is going to a far away land; he does not know why.

3. What reward will the Raven bestow on White Man's Dog if he releases the wolverine?
(a) Raven will teach White Man's Dog alone to use the wolverine's magic power.
(b) Raven will return Yellow Kidney to the tribe.
(c) Raven will make White Man's Dog brave and strong.
(d) Raven will give White Man's Dog a power dream.

4. When the leaders of the Pikunis meet to discuss the Napikwan healer's warning and recommendations in Chapter 28, what do they decide to do?
(a) They cannot come to an agreement, so they are at an impasse.
(b) They will travel north to get away from the infected area.
(c) They will turn away all strangers to protect their own.
(d) They will ask the Napikwans for blankets and medicine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What does Mik-api do when White Man's Dog tells him about his dream of the white-faced girl?

3. What surprises Fast Horse about Owl Child's response to his concern?

4. What problem does Fast Horse voice to Owl Child?

5. Who does Rides-at-the-door think should be banished from the Lone Eaters?

(see the answer key)

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