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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. In Chapter 8, what is six-year-old Waterlily left to do while her grandmother goes out for the day?
(a) Hunt that night's dinner.
(b) Chop the firewood for the night.
(c) Clean the tipi.
(d) Care for her blind grandfather.

2. What did Star Elk question about Blue Bird twice publicly?
(a) Her motives for marriage.
(b) Her honor.
(c) Her family heritage.
(d) Her intelligence.

3. Why does the camp say they are making fun of Star Elk in Chapter 3?
(a) He has horrible body odor.
(b) He has said several stupid things about the chief.
(c) He is acting like a woman.
(d) He snores very loudly.

4. What does Gloku do with the children's rocks in Chapter 5?
(a) Stows them away in a bag.
(b) Carves them into chess pieces.
(c) Takes them away.
(d) Paints them.

5. How does Rainbow's best friend refer to Gloku?
(a) As mother.
(b) Her grace.
(c) He refuses to speak to her.
(d) Aunt Gloku.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Waterlily's cousin have because a boy claims she agreed to marry him?

2. What would a Dakota couple do in place of a traditional wedding ceremony?

3. What follows the singing in the celebration in Chapter 11?

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

5. What is Rainbow being considered for soon after the Buffalo Ceremony?

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