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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Thirteen through Fifteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the family in the story do instead of avenging their son's death in Chapter 15?
(a) They buy the killer gifts and welcome him into their family.
(b) Pray for his forgiveness.
(c) Leave the camp circle.
(d) Commit suicide.

2. While thankful for the help of her sister-in-laws, what is Blue Bird careful to avoid doing?
(a) Talking to Rainbow about the baby.
(b) Taking advantage of their kindness.
(c) Speaking her true feelings about them.
(d) Letting them know her plans to run away.

3. What follows the singing in the celebration in Chapter 11?
(a) Nothing- that is the end of the celebration.
(b) Hunting and feasting.
(c) More singing.
(d) Fasting and weeping.

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

5. What happens to Waterlily after Blue Bird prays for her and returns to camp in Chapter 3?
(a) She begins to get better.
(b) She fades into a coma and dies.
(c) She is kidnapped by Star Elk.
(d) She begins to speak in tongues.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are Waterlily and her cousin allowed to participate in cutting down the Sacred Tree?

3. What does Waterlily find outside the tipi that she begins to eat in Chapter 8?

4. What does the Buffalo ceremony mark in Waterlily's life?

5. Who does Blue Bird's sister-in-laws' loyalty belong to ultimately?

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