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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dan feel he should forgive the white man?
(a) He feels he has no alternative but to forgive.
(b) He pities the white man as an inferior being.
(c) The land, the mountain and forest teach him to heal and forgive.
(d) He feels he might do what they did if in their place.

2. What were the most important assets Nerburn had in writing the book?
(a) The pen and the tape recorder.
(b) Dan's notes and clippings in the shoebox.
(c) His previous experience with the Lakota.
(d) His love and respect of Indians.

3. What did Wenonah suggest Nerburn do?
(a) Sleep under the car.
(b) Become an honorary member of the Lakota tribe.
(c) Give up writing the book.
(d) Start cooking the meals for her and Dan.

4. According to Dan, how do white people learn?
(a) By reading.
(b) By talking.
(c) By listening.
(d) By experimenting.

5. What did Nerburn use to pack his belongings?
(a) A black canvas bag.
(b) A green aviator's bag.
(c) A blue Samsonite suitcase.
(d) A small brown valise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Lakota Elder want to talk with Nerburn?

2. What did Dan consider bullshit regarding the white people's way of life?

3. Dan's lifestyle was like whose?

4. What kind of truck did Nerburn own?

5. What are "pispiza"?

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