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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Ten through Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Blue Bird name her daughter Waterlily?
(a) It was her grandmother's name.
(b) She was commanded to by the chief.
(c) She was born near water-lilies and her mother thinks she is as beautiful as the water-lilies.
(d) She could not think of a better name.

2. Who does Star Elk summon to be with them when he takes Blue Bird to his family?
(a) The chief of the tribe.
(b) An Indian spirit god.
(c) Several servants.
(d) Blue Bird's grandmother.

3. What does the word "Hao" mean in the Dakota language?
(a) It is the word for rain.
(b) It is the word for approval and consent.
(c) It means life and spirit.
(d) Child of God.

4. How does Blue Bird notice Rainbow is different from Star Elk?
(a) He is much more attractive than Star Elk.
(b) He is more intelligent.
(c) He speaks more eloquently.
(d) His work ethic is much better.

5. What does Waterlily love to hear her brother talk about in Chapter 9?
(a) Rainbow.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Himself.
(d) His first buffalo kill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What doesn't seem to help Waterlily's illness at all in Chapter 3?

2. What does Gloku take every opportunity to do to Blue Bird in Chapter 6?

3. What is all Blue Bird is good for, according to Star Elk?

4. What is Waterlily learning to be proud of in Chapter 8?

5. What is one of the most common traditions of the Dakota as seen in this novel?

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