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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was a staple in the Kansas farm family diet?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Corn.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Soybeans.

2. The western plains Indians were usually _______________.
(a) Warlike.
(b) Peacemakers.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Friendly.

3. The prairie was usually devoid of trees and ______________.
(a) Large rocks.
(b) Grass.
(c) Bushes.
(d) Tumbleweed.

4. What is the method used to find water in underground springs?
(a) Indian signs.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Plot maps.
(d) Water witching.

5. Which of the following describes how Native Americans were viewed by the settlers?
(a) Gratitude.
(b) Joy.
(c) Fear.
(d) Acceptance.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what did the settlers beat back fires from their houses?

2. What type of animals usually worked the plow?

3. Hundreds of ______________ Indians were slaughtered by the U.S. government in 1864.

4. What was the most valued source of fuel on the prairie?

5. To which of the following were Kansas settlers subjected?

(see the answer key)

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