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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 Star Elk refuse to do in Chapter 3 out of anger towards Blue Bird?
(a) Speak to her for two weeks.
(b) To go and see his newborn baby.
(c) Feed her.
(d) Share his peace pipe with her.

2. How many brothers were on the hunting trip with Blue Bird when she was a child?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) None; she is an only child.
(d) Three.

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

4. What would a Dakota couple do in place of a traditional wedding ceremony?
(a) They would perform a wedding dance.
(b) The couple would cut each other's hair off.
(c) The couple would hunt a buffalo together.
(d) The couple would go on a wedding trip, then return and set up a tipi together.

5. What happened to Blue Bird at the age of fourteen while picking beans with her grandmother?
(a) She found a magic coin.
(b) Her family was attacked and killed.
(c) She saw a shooting star.
(d) She had a vision of her future daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Blue Bird spend the night after Waterlily is born?

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

3. What does Blue Bird do immediately after giving birth?

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

5. Who does Star Elk summon to be with them when he takes Blue Bird to his family?

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