The Frontiersmen: A Narrative Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In February 1779, what does "100 days" represent for the Rabbit clan of Delaware Indians? (from Chapter V)

It is how long they plan to travel west to escape the white man.

It is how long they plan to mourn the death of their chief.

It is how long they have been locked in battle with the colonists.

It is how long they plan to celebrate their victory over the British.

2.

When Blue Jacket encounters Charley Van Swearingen, his own little brother, what does Blue Jacket do? (from Chapter IX)

None of the given answers.

Kills and scalps him.

Shares a memory-filled evening with him, then parts from him forever.

Adopts him into the tribe.

3.

Why does Simon Kenton travel to see his family in June 1783? (from Chapter VI)

To convince them to move to Kentucky, where he will give them free farmland.

To ask them to attend his wedding to Ruth.

To return to live with them so that he will be safe from the Indians.

To convince them to go west with him to prospect for gold.

4.

What happens, in 1813, when Black Hoof attempts to reiterate his friendship for the whites by visiting General George Tupper? (from Chapter XIII)

Black Hoof is welcomeed by Tupper and treated as an honored guest..

Black Hoof is prevented from completing the journey by a group of his own warriors.

Black Hoof is laughed at by the guards, who refuse to let him enter.

Black Hoof is almost assassinated.

5.

What happens in June 1780 when Captain Byrd imports a cannon and uses it to attack Ruddell's fort? (from Chapter V)

The cannon fires repeatedly and reduces Fort Ruddell to rubble.

The cannon misfires and explodes.

The cannot will not fire.

One shot from the cannon defeats the fort.

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