1. 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 a white death horse wearing a bridle and dragging the reins.
(d) Eagle Rib dreams of the Nipikwan trapping animals.

2. Why does Yellow Kidney include White Man's Dog in the raiding party heading for the Crow camp?
(a) Out of respect for White Man's Dog's father.
(b) Because he wants to teach White Man's Dog to toughen up.
(c) Because White Man's Dog and Fast Horse are close friends.
(d) So that he will have someone to blame if all does not go well.

3. What happens when White Man's Dog tries to talk to Fast Horse about the possibility that Cold Maker could be holding Yellow Kidney until Fast Horse fulfills his vow?
(a) Fast Horse shows remorse.
(b) Fast Horse becomes angry.
(c) Fast Horse thinks this is possible and promises to find a way to fulfill his vow.
(d) Cold Maker appears and tells White Man's Dog to mind his own dreams.

4. What happens in Fast Horse's power dream?
(a) Cold Maker tells Fast Horse to find a frozen stream and remove a large rock that blocks it or the whole raiding party will be punished.
(b) Fast Horse gives Cold Maker a drink from a frozen stream and Cold Maker promises good fortune for the raiding party.
(c) Cold Maker shows Fast Horse a white girl in a tipi and tells him to find her and rescue her.
(d) Cold Maker warns of a great freeze that will overtake the land, so the raiding party must hurry.

5. What does White Man's Dog think his dream means?
(a) He thinks an angel will show them where the tipi is.
(b) He thinks they will find a white girl in the enemy camp.
(c) He thinks Cold Maker will try to stop the raid.
(d) He doesn't know what it means.

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 attributes does White Man's Dog hope to gain by painting his body with yellow pigment?

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

4. What structure does White Man's Dog enter in his dream?

5. Who is Heavy Shield Woman?

(see the answer key)

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