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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fast Horse vow to do to appease Cold Maker, whom they have offended?
(a) Fast Horse vows to find Yellow Kidney.
(b) Fast Horse vows to bring two robes for Cold Maker's daughters.
(c) Fast Horse vows to kill the chief of the Crows.
(d) Fast Horse vows to make Red Paint medicine woman.

2. 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.

3. What does Eagle Rib dream about that troubles him?
(a) Eagle Rib dreams Cold Maker bringing winter to the land.
(b) Eagle Rib dreams he has lost the horses from the raid.
(c) Eagle Rib dreams of the Nipikwan trapping animals.
(d) Eagle Rib dreams of a white death horse wearing a bridle and dragging the reins.

4. Who or what is the Pikunis?
(a) The sweat lodge.
(b) A band of the Blackfeet tribe.
(c) A band of renegades who hate the white man.
(d) A name for the white man.

5. Why would the author use so much Native American terminology in this story?
(a) To create an atmosphere of mystery.
(b) To show how knowledgable the author is about Native Americans.
(c) To confuse the reader.
(d) To introduce the reader to the Native American culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the Pikunis go into the heart of the Crow camp?

2. What reward will the Raven bestow on White Man's Dog if he releases the wolverine?

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

4. 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?

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

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