The Frontiersmen: A Narrative Quiz

Allan W. Eckert

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When Simon is walking toward the stake to be burned alive, what 'sign' deepens the Indians' belief that he is protected by the Great Spirit? (from Chapter IV)

There is a tornado that uproots the stake.

There is a sudden downpour of rain.

There is a severe earthquake.

There is a total solar eclipse.

2.

In early 1792, whom does George Washington call on to train an army to fight the Indians? (from Chapter VIII)

Simon Girty.

Daniel Boone.

Simon Kenton.

Arthur St. Clair.

3.

What startling change do the Americans make in their military approach in 1813? (from Chapter XIII)

They begin wearing scarlet uniforms like the British.

Neither of the given answers.

They enter into an alliance with the Indians, which is something they have criticized the British for doing in the past.

Both of the given answers.

4.

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

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

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.

5.

At the end of 1793, who is named commander of the Indian forces? (from Chapter IX)

Blue Jacket.

Black Fish.

Tecumseh.

Sinnanatha.

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