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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Sixteen and Seventeen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is all Blue Bird is good for, according to Star Elk?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Her wonderful singing voice.
(c) To fetch water or fuel.
(d) Her beautiful sowing.

2. What has shamed the girl Waterlily and Blue Bird learn about in Chapter 12?
(a) Her parents are criminals.
(b) She had eloped and not been to see her husband's parents.
(c) She cannot swim across the river.
(d) She had ruined a prayer ceremony.

3. Where is Blue Bird having friends and family call on her in Chapter 4?
(a) In her own tipi.
(b) The middle of the camp circle.
(c) At the spot where Waterlily was born.
(d) She is not allowing friends and family call on her.

4. What does Blue Bird do immediately after giving birth?
(a) Runs to find Star Elk.
(b) Say a prayer of thankfulness.
(c) Wraps the baby up and changes clothes.
(d) Drown the baby in the river.

5. How long can a Dakota ghostkeeping last?
(a) Three hours.
(b) Months or even years.
(c) From dusk until dawn.
(d) One whole day.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Waterlily and Little Bear find Little Bear's mother, Echo, in Chapter 16?

2. Why does Blue Bird name her daughter Waterlily?

3. What does Waterlily do out of love and respect for her grandmother's memory?

4. What does Blue Bird tell Waterlily about when they return to their camp circle in Chapter 12?

5. Who does Little Chief begin training with?

(see the answer key)

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