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

2. What does Blue Bird believe is the significance of the unseen voice she hears after praying for her daughter in Chapter 3?
(a) Her husband is eavesdropping on her.
(b) She has developed a high fever and is hallucinating.
(c) She believes it a sign to run from the camp immediately.
(d) Her prayers will be answered.

3. What was given to Blue Bird and her grandmother when they join the camp circle in Chapter 2?
(a) The rules of the camp circle.
(b) A bodyguard to assure their safety.
(c) Several diseases including small pox.
(d) Everything they needed to live there, including a tipi.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What doesn't seem to help Waterlily's illness at all in Chapter 3?

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

3. What happens to Waterlily after Blue Bird prays for her and returns to camp in Chapter 3?

4. What would a Dakota couple do in place of a traditional wedding ceremony?

5. What does Star Elk refuse to do in Chapter 3 out of anger towards Blue Bird?

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