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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the downy feathers of an eagle or any other bird called?
(a) Prayer-feathers.
(b) Light-feathers.
(c) Soft-feathers.
(d) Breath-feathers.

2. Linderman mentioned at the end of Chapter 2 that Pretty-shield lived in a bare shack with how many grandchildren?
(a) Nine.
(b) Eight.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

3. How often was the ceremonial tobacco seed planted?
(a) Every six months.
(b) Every nine months.
(c) Every other year.
(d) Every year.

4. How old was Pretty-shield when Linderman interviewed her for the book?
(a) 72.
(b) 74.
(c) 68.
(d) 65.

5. Pretty-shield states in Chapter 1 that she was born across what river?
(a) The Ohio river.
(b) The Mississippi river.
(c) The Snake river.
(d) The Missouri river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Pretty-shield's mother?

2. When Pretty-shield was stuck in the herd of running buffalo, what struck her in the face?

3. What was the name of Pretty-shield's father?

4. What was the name of Pretty-shield's aunt that she lived with?

5. Who was discovered looking down at the children when they were performing their sun dance?

(see the answer key)

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