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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 structure does White Man's Dog enter in his dream?
(a) A sweat lodge filled with warrior braves.
(b) A cave where Cold Maker waits.
(c) A white man's tent, where he sees a girl.
(d) A tipi filled with dark shapes.

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

3. What does White Man's Dog want that he feels will increase his value as a prospective husband?
(a) A "many-shots-gun."
(b) A beaded vest.
(c) A horse.
(d) A new name.

4. Who is the main protagonist in this story around whose life this story revolves?
(a) Fast Horse.
(b) Mik-api.
(c) Rides-at-the-Door.
(d) White Man's Dog.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What brings Fast Horse esteem and a promising future?

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

3. How does the author foreshadow that Fast Horse will bring bad fortune to the Pikunis?

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

5. What does Fast Horse vow to do to appease Cold Maker, whom they have offended?

(see the answer key)

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