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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the brave, White Man's Dog, fear that no woman will find him attractive as a husband?
(a) He does not have any wealth to offer.
(b) He has a poor self-image.
(c) He has a scar on his face.
(d) He has never had a vision.

2. Why is Fool's Crow uncomfortable with his new name?
(a) Because it is difficult to get used to being called a new name.
(b) Because the story of how Bull Shield was killed is exaggerated.
(c) Because he likes his old name and doesn't want a new one.
(d) Because no one will know who he is anymore.

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

4. What does Bull Shield sing as he emerges from his tipi?
(a) Bull Shield sings his battle cry.
(b) Bull Shield sings his power song.
(c) Bull Shield sings his victory song.
(d) Bull Shield sings his death song.

5. In Chapter 13, who arrives at the Lone Eaters' camp?
(a) The seizers, wearing blue uniforms.
(b) Members of Bull Shield's camp, wearing blue uniforms.
(c) Owl Child and Fast Horse.
(d) The seizers, wearing war paint.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author achieve by opening Chapter 3 from Yellow Kidney's point of view?

2. Fast Horse is a young brave who could best be described as follows:

3. Which of the following does NOT advance the theme of loss and change in Chapters 13 and 14?

4. What is credited as the power that has helped the injured man to recover?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Heavy Shield Woman set a place for her missing husband at the meal she prepares for herself, her daughter and her two sons?

2. Who does Yellow Kidney assign to the tasks that the raiding party will perform at the Crow camp?

3. What techniques does the author use to introduce the reader to the Pikuni culture?

4. Why is Fast Horse attracted to Owl Child's band?

5. White Man's Dog was not with Yellow Kidney in the heart of the Crow camp, so why does he feel responsible for Yellow Kidney's capture and mutilation?

6. Boss Ribs asks Fools Crow what changed his son. What does Fools Crow tell him?

7. Fools Crow does not want to kill a white man as Raven asks, but is finally convinced to comply for what reason?

8. What discussion is sparked when Fools Crow tells the Lone Eater camp that he has killed a Napikwan hunter?

9. What is the purpose of the war party?

10. Who are Running Fisher and Rides-at-the-door, and what disturbing news do they bring the others in Chapter 9?

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