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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the vow of fellowship taken by Dakota men to last for?

2. What has happened to Little Chief while Waterlily has been away?

3. How does Rainbow's best friend refer to Gloku?

4. Who greets Waterlily when she returns home in Chapter 17?

5. What is Rainbow being considered for soon after the Buffalo Ceremony?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Waterlily arrives at her camp circle, who does not greet her, and why?

2. What happens at the same time Waterlily's son is born, and what does she name her son?

3. Describe the camp circle of Waterlily's new husband and new family in Chapter 14?

4. When Sacred Horse tells his friend about the distance between him and his wife, what does Sacred Horse's friend suggest?

5. What does Waterlily learn about the camp circle when Sacred Horse's cousin finds her, Echo, and Little Bear in Chapter 16?

6. Who does Waterlily marry in Chapter 13, how does she know him, and how does he treat her?

7. What happens that causes Blue Bird to talk to Waterlily about the proper ways to be courted by a young man, and why does Blue bird feel this is so important?

8. How does Waterlily feel after watching Lowanla make his sacrifice and continue to dance, and what happens when she tries to bring him water?

9. Why is it important that Rainbow is selected for the Kit Fox Society, and how does Palani react when he learns of this?

10. What happens during the first part of the Sun Dance ceremony in Chapter 10, and what particularly captures Waterlily's attention?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the relationship between the Native Americans and their surroundings suggest?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Waterlily's relationship with the members of her family. What do her actions suggest in regards to her respect for her elders and for Dakota traditions?

Essay Topic 3

How does Waterlily change throughout the novel? Detail the changes she makes and the reasons behind those changes.

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