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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 do Sioux call the Black Hills?
(a) Arikaras.
(b) Santee.
(c) Holy Hills.
(d) Pa Sapa.

2. Who are the "loafers" referred to in Chapter 9?
(a) Indians who intermarried with white settlers.
(b) Peaceful Indians who lived near and depended upon the fort.
(c) The men that Chivington chose at Sand Creek.
(d) A group of Crow Indians.

3. When E.B. Taylor met with Red Cloud, what did he raise the annual annuities to?
(a) $100,000.
(b) $75,000.
(c) $50,000.
(d) $60,000.

4. Carrington read the Bible every morning in what languages?
(a) French or Greek.
(b) Latin or English.
(c) Spanish or Latin.
(d) Greek or Hebrew.

5. In the last five months of 1866, how many times did the Sioux attack Fort Phil Kearny?
(a) 12.
(b) 51.
(c) 39.
(d) 23.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which railroad originated in California?

3. Who led the attack on Black Kettle's band of Cheyenne at Sand Creek in 1864?

4. Who is the Miniconjou medicine man who has a strong vision in Chapter 18?

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

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