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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What new dream does White Man's Dog have in Chapter 9 that foretells of loss and change that will make the Lone Eaters feel as useless as Yellow Kidney?
(a) He dreams that the Pikunis lose all their fingers.
(b) He dreams that So-at-sa-ki (Feather Woman) is banished to earth.
(c) He dreams that Fast Horse is killed by the Napikwans.
(d) He dreams that the wolverine loses his strength.

3. What happens to the sun in the middle of the fourth day?
(a) The sun disappears behind a cloud.
(b) The sun disappears in an eclipse.
(c) The sun appears to shine more brightly.
(d) The sun shines even though it is raining.

4. In Chapter 9, who said, "That's the way it is now. All the breathing things are gone--except for us. But hurry, brother, for I feel my strength slipping away."
(a) The wolverine in White Man's Dog's dream.
(b) Yellow Kidney to White Man's Dog.
(c) The wolverine in Kills-close-to-the-lake's dream.
(d) Fast Horse, just before he leaves with all his belongings.

5. In the beginning of Chapter 7, three riders enter the Pikunis camp riding on what?
(a) Crow horses.
(b) Nipikwan horses.
(c) Magical horses.
(d) Picunis horses.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Whose boastful recklessness worries Yellow Kidney because it could bring trouble to the raiding party's success?

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

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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