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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Seven through Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Blue Bird's grandmother worried Star Elk would do to Blue Bird?
(a) Take her away never to return.
(b) Disgrace her by not honoring his commitment to her.
(c) Physically abuse her.
(d) Kill her while on their honeymoon.

2. What will Waterlily do at any festival in the future to let people know how her father felt about her?
(a) Give a speech.
(b) Sing the song he wrote her.
(c) Paint her face red.
(d) Be in charge of the festivities.

3. What are Rainbow's sisters preparing for Blue Bird's upcoming new baby at the start of Chapter 7?
(a) A boat to carry the baby down river.
(b) Cradles and clothing for the baby.
(c) A name for the baby.
(d) A chest filled with toys.

4. What job is given to Little Chief in Chapter 9?
(a) Watering the horses.
(b) Cleaning the animals that are killed.
(c) Rowing the canoe.
(d) Carrying the bags.

5. What does Little Chief accomplish when Waterlily is twelve years old?
(a) He annoys her to death.
(b) He writes his own song.
(c) He swims across the river.
(d) He kills his first buffalo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Gloku decide to take the children to learn to pray?

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

4. Why does the camp say they are making fun of Star Elk in Chapter 3?

5. What does Blue Bird take her children out to do as Waterlily gets older?

(see the answer key)

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