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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Four through Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gloku take every opportunity to do to Blue Bird in Chapter 6?
(a) Criticize the way she raises her daughter.
(b) Tell her she is no good.
(c) Make fun of the way she speaks.
(d) Introduce her to the new people at the camp.

2. Who wants to give Waterlily a horse in Chapter 4?
(a) Little Chief's grandparents.
(b) The chief of the camp circle.
(c) Black Eagle.
(d) Blue Bird's grandmother.

3. How does Rainbow see Waterlily after he marries Blue Bird?
(a) An outsider never to be included.
(b) As a slave at his beck and call.
(c) As his own child.
(d) Worthless because she is female.

4. What are Dakota women taught is important from early childhood?
(a) Pleasing their husband with cooking.
(b) Keeping a night watch.
(c) Living an honorable life.
(d) Prayer to God.

5. What does Blue Bird's grandmother spend her days doing once they return to their family's camp circle?
(a) Talking to the chief.
(b) Sewing clothes for Waterlily.
(c) Yelling at Blue Bird.
(d) Going from tipi to tipi to visit old friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Star Elk spend his time doing instead of hunting for food?

2. Why does Star Elk treat Blue Bird badly?

3. What does Blue Bird do immediately after giving birth?

4. What two characteristics define the Dakota tribe?

5. What happens to Blue Bird's grandmother while she is gathering wood in the summer?

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