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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Four through Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to take Blue Bird and her grandmother back to their people?
(a) Her estranged husband, Star Elk.
(b) Blue Bird's cousin, Black Eagle.
(c) The spirit of her father.
(d) The chief of her tribe.

2. What is one of the most common traditions of the Dakota as seen in this novel?
(a) Not being prepared for the winter.
(b) Slaughtering other tribes.
(c) Gift giving.
(d) Slandering each other.

3. In Chapter 6, why has the size of the camp circle doubled once they stop for the winter?
(a) Their hunters have returned to them.
(b) The women have all given birth to twins.
(c) Some nomads were added on the trail.
(d) Another camp circle has joined them.

4. Why does Star Elk treat Blue Bird badly?
(a) He believes she is possessed by a demon.
(b) He is in love with another woman.
(c) She treats him horribly.
(d) He is jealous of the way other men look at her.

5. How does Blue Bird notice Rainbow is different from Star Elk?
(a) He is much more attractive than Star Elk.
(b) He speaks more eloquently.
(c) He is more intelligent.
(d) His work ethic is much better.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Dakota tribe, who customarily helps parents raise their children?

2. What does Gloku teach the children while they are in her care?

3. Why does Blue Bird name her daughter Waterlily?

4. How many brothers were on the hunting trip with Blue Bird when she was a child?

5. What does Blue Bird realize about marrying Rainbow?

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