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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 3 : Chapter 2, Custer & Crazy Horse both on the Plains.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to a letter Custer wrote to his sister, what percentage of students at West Point failed?
(a) Thirty-five.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twenty.

2. In 1854, who led four Brules in seeking revenge for Conquering Bear's death?
(a) Spotted Tail.
(b) Brave Bear.
(c) Old Man Afraid.
(d) Crazy Horse.

3. In the last five months of 1866, how many times did the Sioux attack Fort Phil Kearny?
(a) 39.
(b) 23.
(c) 51.
(d) 12.

4. Who is Washakie?
(a) Headman of the Crow.
(b) Headman of the Shoshoni.
(c) Oglala warrior.
(d) Cheyenne warrior.

5. How did Custer spend his teenager years according to Chapter 7?
(a) Going to school.
(b) Playing practical jokes.
(c) Competing against others.
(d) Trying to do something and be somebody.

Short Answer Questions

1. What medal did Tom Custer receive for his actions at Appomattox?

2. What political party did Custer belong to?

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

4. What political party did Custer officially endorse in 1866?

5. What event occurred on February 9, 1864?

(see the answer key)

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