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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. In the Dakota tribe, who customarily helps parents raise their children?
(a) The God of the water.
(b) No one; the mother must do it on her own.
(c) The grandmother and aunts of the child.
(d) The council of tribal elders.

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

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

4. What is all Blue Bird is good for, according to Star Elk?
(a) Her beautiful sowing.
(b) Nothing.
(c) To fetch water or fuel.
(d) Her wonderful singing voice.

5. What do the people know about Blue Bird despite what is being said about her?
(a) She is stronger than most of the men of the tribe.
(b) The kind of person she is.
(c) She is possessed by a demon.
(d) She can tell the future.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was Blue Bird's grandmother not pleased with Blue Bird's intention to marry Star Elk?

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

4. What does Blue Bird gather to make an altar to pray for her daughter in Chapter 3?

5. Who comes to take Blue Bird and her grandmother back to their people?

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