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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. Why does Star Elk treat Blue Bird badly?
(a) He is in love with another woman.
(b) He is jealous of the way other men look at her.
(c) He believes she is possessed by a demon.
(d) She treats him horribly.

2. What does Little Chief tell Gloku he sees on top of a hill in Box Butte?
(a) He sees a giant on the hill.
(b) He sees the spirit of his parents.
(c) He sees a ghost.
(d) He sees an attacking army.

3. What causes Blue Bird to worry Waterlily is going to die in Chapter 3?
(a) Her husband is trying to kill both of them.
(b) A sign from God.
(c) Her weakening condition.
(d) The words spoken to her by her grandmother.

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

5. What does Blue Bird gather to make an altar to pray for her daughter in Chapter 3?
(a) A bushel of corn husks.
(b) Several buckets of water blessed by the chief.
(c) The only things left of her father's.
(d) Sticks and leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Little Chief come to Blue Bird's tipi to do in Chapter 4?

2. What do the people know about Blue Bird despite what is being said about her?

3. What does this book, "Waterlily", tell the reader about the Dakota women?

4. Why does Blue Bird name her daughter Waterlily?

5. What surprise does Rainbow have for Blue Bird in Chapter 5, concerning their trip?

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