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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 1 : Chapter 1, Chapters 5, 6 & 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the time period of this book, what trees were common along streams on the Great Plains ?
(a) Pines.
(b) Juniper.
(c) Elms.
(d) Cottonwoods.

2. At what age did most Sioux boys participate in their first tribal hunt?
(a) Ten or eleven.
(b) Twelve or thirteen.
(c) Sixteen to seventeen.
(d) Fourteen to fifteen.

3. According to the author in Chapter 7, why is Custer's culture more productive than Crazy Horse's?
(a) It is more disciplined.
(b) Greater technology.
(c) More assets.
(d) Larger population.

4. How many times during their lives did Crazy Horse and Custer come in contact with each other?
(a) Two times.
(b) Four times.
(c) One time.
(d) Never.

5. How did Custer spend his teenager years according to Chapter 7?
(a) Going to school.
(b) Playing practical jokes.
(c) Competing against others.
(d) Trying to do something and be somebody.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote to Custer, "...I had to weep for joy that the recollection was sweet in your memory"?

2. How did Crazy Horse spend his teenage years according to Chapter 7?

3. What political party did Custer belong to?

4. At what ages did Custer and Crazy Horse become recognized leaders?

5. What book led to Custer writing an essay titled, "The Red Man" while at West Point?

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