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

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

3. 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 is kidnapped by Star Elk.
(c) She begins to speak in tongues.
(d) She fades into a coma and dies.

4. What causes Blue Bird to worry Waterlily is going to die in Chapter 3?
(a) Her husband is trying to kill both of them.
(b) A sign from God.
(c) Her weakening condition.
(d) The words spoken to her by her grandmother.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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