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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. What news does White Man's Dog deliver to the other Pikunis camps during his travels?
(a) Heavy Shield Woman's vow to be Medicine Woman.
(b) White Man's Dog's upcoming marriage ceremony.
(c) Fast Horse's role in Yellow Kidney's misfortune.
(d) The Napikwan's encroachment into the Pikunis lands.

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

3. What does Rides-at-the-door think they should do about the Napikwans?
(a) He thinks they should join Fast Horse and Owl Child and fight the Napikwans.
(b) He thinks they should move the camp farther from the Napikwans.
(c) He thinks they should pray and hold a cleansing ritual.
(d) He thinks they should leave them alone.

4. What does White Man's Dog sing as he rides into Bull Shield's camp?
(a) White Man's Dog sings his death song.
(b) White Man's Dog sings his power song.
(c) White Man's Dog sings his victory song.
(d) White Man's Dog sings his battle cry.

5. What do Red Paint and White Man's Dog plan to name their baby?
(a) Sleep-taker.
(b) Sleep-maker.
(c) Sleeps-a-lot.
(d) Sleep-bringer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who or what is the Napikwans?

3. What happens to the sun in the middle of the fourth day?

4. Which dream vision best foretells the encroachment of the white man, the over-killing of animals by the white man, and the urgent need to take action?

5. How has Yellow Kidney reacted to his disfigurement since he has returned home to the Lone Eaters?

(see the answer key)

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