1. Why can't White Man's Dog tell about Fast Horse's dream and vow as he would like?
(a) It can turn one's medicine bad if someone tells another man's dream.
(b) He promised Fast Horse he would not tell.
(c) White Man's Dog is afraid of Fast Horse's anger.
(d) First he must be purified in the sweat lodge ceremony.

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

3. How does the author foreshadow that Fast Horse will bring bad fortune to the Pikunis?
(a) The author has Yellow Kidney interpret White Man's Dog's dream.
(b) The author has Yellow Kidney remind the party of the omen of bad fortune from Fast Horse's dream.
(c) The author introduces the theme of dreams.
(d) The author writes from Eagle Ribs point of view.

4. In Chapters 5 and 6, which of the following is NOT something the author has revealed to the reader about the Pikunis culture?
(a) That the Pikunis value craftiness.
(b) That honor plays an important role in the Pikunis culture.
(c) That a Pikunis healer could be either a medicine man or a medicine woman.
(d) That the Pikunis believe that not acting or believing on a dream can change the direction of lives.

5. Which of the Lone Eaters does Owl Child invite to come visit him?
(a) Fast Horse.
(b) Three Bears.
(c) White Man's Dog.
(d) Mik-api.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What does White Man's Dog want that he feels will increase his value as a prospective husband?

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

4. After preparing a meal, why does Heavy Shield Woman set a place for Yellow Kidney?

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

(see the answer key)

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