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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. Where does Blue Bird spend the night after Waterlily is born?
(a) With her cousin.
(b) In a hammock by the river.
(c) In the midst of the growing water lilies.
(d) In her husband's bed.

2. How long is the vow of fellowship taken by Dakota men to last for?
(a) For life.
(b) A week and a half.
(c) Twelve years.
(d) One full moon cycle.

3. Why does the camp say they are making fun of Star Elk in Chapter 3?
(a) He has said several stupid things about the chief.
(b) He is acting like a woman.
(c) He has horrible body odor.
(d) He snores very loudly.

4. Who taught Waterlily to take pride in Little Chief's accomplishments?
(a) Gloku.
(b) Rainbow.
(c) Blue Bird.
(d) No one.

5. What does the word "Hao" mean in the Dakota language?
(a) It is the word for rain.
(b) Child of God.
(c) It means life and spirit.
(d) It is the word for approval and consent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the men supposed to dance around the tree for several days in Chapter 11?

2. What will Waterlily do at any festival in the future to let people know how her father felt about her?

3. Why does Blue Bird name her daughter Waterlily?

4. Who is Waterlily's cousin that is mentioned in Chapter 12?

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

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