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

2. What happens after Blue Bird and her grandmother wander alone for a few days in Chapter 2?
(a) They come to a town where they find a hotel.
(b) They learn to hunt and fish.
(c) They are haunted by several ghosts.
(d) They find a camp circle that welcomes them in.

3. What doesn't seem to help Waterlily's illness at all in Chapter 3?
(a) The medicines given to her mother by a shaman.
(b) Several people singing to her.
(c) Small sips of cool water given to her by her mother.
(d) Any of the medicines the women of the tribe suggest her mother tried.

4. What is one of the most common traditions of the Dakota as seen in this novel?
(a) Not being prepared for the winter.
(b) Slandering each other.
(c) Slaughtering other tribes.
(d) Gift giving.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blue Bird make for Little Chief in Chapter 4?

2. What did Star Elk question about Blue Bird twice publicly?

3. Where is Blue Bird having friends and family call on her in Chapter 4?

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

5. What does Blue Bird believe is the significance of the unseen voice she hears after praying for her daughter in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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