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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) It was her grandmother's name.
(b) She was born near water-lilies and her mother thinks she is as beautiful as the water-lilies.
(c) She could not think of a better name.
(d) She was commanded to by the chief.

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

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

4. What does Gloku do with the children's rocks in Chapter 5?
(a) Stows them away in a bag.
(b) Paints them.
(c) Takes them away.
(d) Carves them into chess pieces.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Dakota tribe, who customarily helps parents raise their children?

2. What was Blue Bird's grandmother worried Star Elk would do to Blue Bird?

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

4. What happened to Blue Bird at the age of fourteen while picking beans with her grandmother?

5. What are Dakota women taught is important from early childhood?

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