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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Ten through Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What celebration is going on when Rainbow and family arrive at the far off camp circle in Chapter 10?
(a) A rain dance celebration.
(b) A sacrifice to the Gods.
(c) A thanksgiving feast.
(d) A sun dance celebration.

2. What does this book, "Waterlily", tell the reader about the Dakota women?
(a) The war they waged against Dakota men.
(b) Their lives and customs.
(c) Their rise to government positions.
(d) The effect of the telephone on them.

3. What does Rainbow give away in Waterlily's name to celebrate during the ceremony in Chapter 8?
(a) Blue Bird.
(b) A lock of his hair.
(c) Horses.
(d) All his possessions.

4. What does the young boy promise in sacrifice to the spirit during the dance?
(a) A buffalo.
(b) His soul.
(c) The life of his sister.
(d) One hundred pieces of flesh.

5. Who is Little Chief's father?
(a) His father is the Big Chief.
(b) His father is Rainbow.
(c) Black Eagle.
(d) Gloku is unsure who his father is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Blue Bird to worry Waterlily is going to die in Chapter 3?

2. What does Gloku do with the children's rocks in Chapter 5?

3. What does Blue Bird do immediately after giving birth?

4. How do the Dakotas feel about their siblings' accomplishments?

5. What is all Blue Bird is good for, according to Star Elk?

(see the answer key)

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