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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. What does Blue Bird realize about marrying Rainbow?
(a) She is not truly in love with him.
(b) Rainbow will never be home.
(c) Things will be different than her marriage to Star Elk.
(d) Rainbow will be a horrible father.

2. What does Gloku take every opportunity to do to Blue Bird in Chapter 6?
(a) Make fun of the way she speaks.
(b) Criticize the way she raises her daughter.
(c) Tell her she is no good.
(d) Introduce her to the new people at the camp.

3. What doesn't seem to help Waterlily's illness at all in Chapter 3?
(a) Several people singing to her.
(b) Small sips of cool water given to her by her mother.
(c) Any of the medicines the women of the tribe suggest her mother tried.
(d) The medicines given to her mother by a shaman.

4. What does Blue Bird make for Little Chief in Chapter 4?
(a) A bow and arrow.
(b) A wonderful meal.
(c) A headdress.
(d) A pair of moccasins.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Star Elk spend his time doing instead of hunting for food?

2. What does this book, "Waterlily", tell the reader about the Dakota women?

3. What does Blue Bird gather to make an altar to pray for her daughter in Chapter 3?

4. Why does Blue Bird name her daughter Waterlily?

5. What is Blue Bird's response to Rainbow's marriage proposal?

(see the answer key)

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