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

2. Why was Blue Bird's grandmother not pleased with Blue Bird's intention to marry Star Elk?
(a) He was already married to another woman.
(b) She did not believe in love.
(c) She thought he was very ugly.
(d) He was known to be lazy and a poor hunter.

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

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

5. What do the people know about Blue Bird despite what is being said about her?
(a) She can tell the future.
(b) The kind of person she is.
(c) She is possessed by a demon.
(d) She is stronger than most of the men of the tribe.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What was given to Blue Bird and her grandmother when they join the camp circle in Chapter 2?

5. How many brothers were on the hunting trip with Blue Bird when she was a child?

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