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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters One through Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Blue Bird spend the night after Waterlily is born?
(a) With her cousin.
(b) In the midst of the growing water lilies.
(c) In her husband's bed.
(d) In a hammock by the river.

4. What did Star Elk question about Blue Bird twice publicly?
(a) Her motives for marriage.
(b) Her honor.
(c) Her family heritage.
(d) Her intelligence.

5. Why does Blue Bird name her daughter Waterlily?
(a) She could not think of a better name.
(b) It was her grandmother's name.
(c) She was commanded to by the chief.
(d) She was born near water-lilies and her mother thinks she is as beautiful as the water-lilies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Star Elk treat Blue Bird badly?

3. What does the word "Hao" mean in the Dakota language?

4. Why does Star Elk leave the camp permanently in Chapter 3?

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

(see the answer key)

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