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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 4 : Chapter 1, 1873 & 1874.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bad news did Custer receive on January 31, 1866?
(a) His mother had died.
(b) He had been demoted to Captain.
(c) His first child has died during childbirth.
(d) He is to be court-martialed.

2. One of the boys who listened to Crazy Horse tell stories became a famous holy man. Who was it?
(a) Black Kettle.
(b) Geronimo.
(c) Black Elk.
(d) Fool Crow.

3. Who has Custer arrested on the Yellowstone campaign?
(a) Grant.
(b) Lieutenant Stanley.
(c) Sheridan.
(d) Sherman.

4. On the expedition against the whites on the Plains in June 1865, who led the Cheyenne?
(a) Spotted Tail.
(b) Black Elk.
(c) Black Wolf.
(d) Roman Nose.

5. About how much did Crazy Horse weigh at the age of 24?
(a) 200 pounds.
(b) 160 pounds.
(c) 140 pounds.
(d) 180 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1865, the Oglala resurrected a system of government that acted as a chief's society. The seven men over forty who served were called what?

2. Who did Custer meet on Thanksgiving evening in 1862?

3. In Chapter 19, who is mentioned as being "drunk nearly all the time"?

4. Who does the author credit with giving Custer his first big break in Chapter 10?

5. Who did Custer become an aide to in 1863?

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