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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 3 : Chapter 1, Chapters 13 & 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the half-French, half-Iowa interpreter used by the soldiers at Fort Laramie in Chapter 4?
(a) Francois.
(b) Brule.
(c) Conquering Bear.
(d) Wyuse.

2. Who was so pleased with Custer's decision to attend West Point that he gave him $200 for expenses?
(a) Congressman Bingham.
(b) The farmer, Mr. Monroe.
(c) The parent of one of his students.
(d) His father.

3. Which regiment stages a mutiny against Custer in Texas?
(a) 4th Colorado Cavalry.
(b) 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry.
(c) 1st Texas Cavalry.
(d) 2nd Kansas Cavalry.

4. Who are the "loafers" referred to in Chapter 9?
(a) The men that Chivington chose at Sand Creek.
(b) A group of Crow Indians.
(c) Peaceful Indians who lived near and depended upon the fort.
(d) Indians who intermarried with white settlers.

5. Whose life was more controlled by time, according to Chapter 7?
(a) Crazy Horse.
(b) Both men.
(c) Custer.
(d) Neither man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ohio's population in the 1800s is called a young population by the author. Why?

2. Who reported buffalo "as far as the eye could reach the country seemed blackened by innumerable herds"?

3. Who is George Bent?

4. What event occurred on February 9, 1864?

5. How many Sioux were estimated to be at the great council at Bear Butte in Chapter 4?

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