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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. Where does the camp stop on the way to their winter location at the start of Chapter 5?
(a) Near Box Butte.
(b) The outskirts of Cheyenne.
(c) The peak of a mountain.
(d) A deserted canyon.

2. 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) It was her grandmother's name.
(d) She was commanded to by the chief.

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

4. What does Star Elk refuse to do in Chapter 3 out of anger towards Blue Bird?
(a) To go and see his newborn baby.
(b) Speak to her for two weeks.
(c) Feed her.
(d) Share his peace pipe with her.

5. Who does Star Elk summon to be with them when he takes Blue Bird to his family?
(a) Several servants.
(b) Blue Bird's grandmother.
(c) The chief of the tribe.
(d) An Indian spirit god.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rainbow ask his parents to borrow in Chapter 4?

2. What does Blue Bird believe is the significance of the unseen voice she hears after praying for her daughter in Chapter 3?

3. What are Rainbow's sisters preparing for Blue Bird's upcoming new baby at the start of Chapter 7?

4. Who wants to give Waterlily a horse in Chapter 4?

5. What does Blue Bird's mother-in-law think Blue Bird's cousin can help her do?

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