Cultural Norms
Can women stand against poor promises?
"'Once she gives it, an honorable Dakota woman does not break her word. '"
Who is the main character and who are her parents?
Waterlily is the daughter of Bluebird and Star Elk.
How do the generations go?
Grandmother, then Bluebird, then Waterlily
Where do they stay in first winter?
Along the bends of Deer Creek.
What tribe does Waterlily come from?
The Dakota, or Sioux tribe
Is livelihood effected by winter?
"Meanwhile, in winter no less than summer, the constants of life went on."
Who is Waterlily's stepfather?
Rainbow
What is a Kola?
A closely sworn friend
What spot was chosen for the Sun Dance?
"A virgin spot apart, unpolluted by humankind."
Who wrote the book?
Ella Cara Deloria
Can women get remarried?
Yes
Who is Waterlily's stepbrother?
Little Chief
Who invites them to join in the Sun Dance?
Rainbow's kola, Palani
Where does Gloku take Waterlily and Little Chief?
Box butte, to give their prayers to the Great Spirit.
Why was the family they found in the blizzard far from civilization?
"After they had gone, the warriors agreed that the man was probably a degenerate character who lived away from civilization, that is to say, the camp circle, because of some crime against society."
How might men get off easy in marriage?
"Too often, elopement ended disastrously for the girl, while the man went off free."
Who is the storyteller who joins them in winter?
"There was no denying Woyaka's gift as a storyteller and historian."
What ceremony changes Waterlily from a girl to a woman?
The Buffalo Ceremony
What are tiyospayes
Family gathering circles
Why is Gloku wary to go picking rose-berries?
Her dream warned her of danger- "Terrifying war whoops filled the air..." and "'This is it!' Gloku cried. 'I was warned of this- run for your life...'"
What did husband and wife call one another?
"Spouses did not say 'my wife' or 'my husband' but simply 'she' and 'he,'..."
Who is Waterlily's half-brother
Ohiya
What do the Dakota think of how the settlers treat their children?
"Listen! those people actually detest their children.
Where was Woyaka born?
"The place was called Sandy Bend, on the north side of the beautiful Kampeska (shell) River, flowing eastward, far to the south..."
What are parfleches?
"Flat envelope containers of Rawhide..."