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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. Why does Star Elk leave the camp permanently in Chapter 3?
(a) The chief orders him to leave immediately.
(b) He is ashamed of his own behavior towards Blue Bird.
(c) He is killed by a buffalo.
(d) He finds a better camp to live in.

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

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

4. When Dakotas take people into their family, what do they become?
(a) Outcasts from the rest of the Dakota families.
(b) The family's slave.
(c) Part of that family for life.
(d) Marked targets for other tribes.

5. What does Star Elk spend his time doing instead of hunting for food?
(a) Being jealous of the attention Blue Bird receives from other men.
(b) He sleeps soundly.
(c) Looking for a new wife.
(d) Begging from people in the camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Waterlily starting to understand as she grows into an adult?

2. How does Rainbow see Waterlily after he marries Blue Bird?

3. While thankful for the help of her sister-in-laws, what is Blue Bird careful to avoid doing?

4. What does Rainbow find in the bushes when he investigates in Chapter 9?

5. What does Woyaka believe the buffalo are to the Dakota?

(see the answer key)

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