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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Four through Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 born near water-lilies and her mother thinks she is as beautiful as the water-lilies.
(d) She was commanded to by the chief.

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

3. What does Blue Bird's grandmother spend her days doing once they return to their family's camp circle?
(a) Talking to the chief.
(b) Sewing clothes for Waterlily.
(c) Going from tipi to tipi to visit old friends.
(d) Yelling at Blue Bird.

4. What does Little Chief tell Gloku he sees on top of a hill in Box Butte?
(a) He sees the spirit of his parents.
(b) He sees a giant on the hill.
(c) He sees an attacking army.
(d) He sees a ghost.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blue Bird make for Little Chief in Chapter 4?

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

3. What is one of the most common traditions of the Dakota as seen in this novel?

4. How does Gloku treat Waterlily compared to her biological grandchildren?

5. Who do Gloku and her husband believe would be a good husband for Blue Bird?

(see the answer key)

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