1. Which of the following characteristics is revealed by the way Fast Horse handles and reacts to his dreams?
(a) That Fast Horse is wise.
(b) That Fast Horse is selfish.
(c) That Fast Horse is stupid.
(d) That Fast Horse is brave.

2. Who is Heavy Shield Woman?
(a) Yellow Kidney's wife.
(b) Eagle Rib's daughter.
(c) Fast Horse's mother.
(d) White Man's Dog's sister.

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

4. 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 Yellow Kidney has escaped from the Crows and has returned.
(d) Because her daughter, Red Paint, asked her to.

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

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 happens in Fast Horse's power dream?

3. Why does Yellow Kidney include White Man's Dog in the raiding party heading for the Crow camp?

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

5. Who becomes Mik-api's apprentice in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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