Directions: Read the selection. Then answer each question.
Waki, Dakota, and the Crow
1) Waki and her brother, Dakota, lived in a small American Indian village. One day in early spring, Waki and Dakota were riding their horses. They were looking to collect firewood just outside their village. The air was turning cold and soon wood would be needed to heat their wigwam. As they tied their horses to a nearby tree, Waki heard a soft sound. Her brother heard it, too. Together the sister and brother followed the sound into a small clearing where they found a crow that looked hurt. It couldn't fly.
2) "We have to help this crow," Waki said, and took off her shawl, using it to pick up the bird.
3) Dakota agreed and helped his sister wrap the bird carefully.
4) Waki and Dakota decided that their mother would know what to do, and they returned to their village. They found their mother cooking just outside their wigwam. Dakota could see a hot stew bubbling in an iron pot over a fire. Near her were a pair of moccasins that she was decorating with her beautiful beadwork. As the two unwrapped the shawl, their mother saw the crow's injured wing.
5) "We should give the bird some water," said their mother. "It looks thirsty."
6) Waki grabbed a clay bowl and went to get water from the creek that was on the other side of the village. While Waki was away, her mother and Dakota used twigs and corn husks to wrap up the crow's wing. Waki and Dakota had been right-their mother knew how to help a bird's wing heal.
7) When Waki came back, they gave the crow water. The crow stopped making the crying sound. It seemed to be in a lot less pain. Waki and Dakota were proud that they were able to help the bird. They knew it would be flying again soon!