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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) Kill her while on their honeymoon.
(b) Take her away never to return.
(c) Disgrace her by not honoring his commitment to her.
(d) Physically abuse her.

2. What is Blue Bird finding it hard to do when she returns to her camp in Chapter 4?
(a) Start a fire for cooking.
(b) Readjust to the camp.
(c) Walk.
(d) Hear people who are talking to her.

3. How did the people in the camp justify the way Blue Bird and Star Elk went about marrying?
(a) It was what Star Elk deserved for insulting the chief.
(b) Blue Bird did not have a mother to teach her any better.
(c) The couple was young and in love.
(d) The money they received from Star Elk.

4. What is Waterlily starting to understand as she grows into an adult?
(a) How to cook properly.
(b) The burden she has put on her mother.
(c) The significance of Dakota traditions and her place in them.
(d) Her role as a slave to the men of the tribe.

5. While thankful for the help of her sister-in-laws, what is Blue Bird careful to avoid doing?
(a) Taking advantage of their kindness.
(b) Letting them know her plans to run away.
(c) Talking to Rainbow about the baby.
(d) Speaking her true feelings about them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Blue Bird believe is the significance of the unseen voice she hears after praying for her daughter in Chapter 3?

2. Why does Star Elk treat Blue Bird badly?

3. What do the people know about Blue Bird despite what is being said about her?

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

5. What job is given to Little Chief in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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