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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. At age ten, Custer went to live with his half-sister and her new husband who lived in __________.
(a) Monroe, Michigan.
(b) Boston, Massachusettes.
(c) Yorktown, Indiana.
(d) Columbus, Ohio.

2. What nickname did Crazy Horse go by as a child?
(a) Little Warrior.
(b) Chips.
(c) Crazy Horse.
(d) Curly.

3. Who was the half-French, half-Iowa interpreter used by the soldiers at Fort Laramie in Chapter 4?
(a) Wyuse.
(b) Brule.
(c) Conquering Bear.
(d) Francois.

4. What book led to Custer writing an essay titled, "The Red Man" while at West Point?
(a) Eutaw.
(b) Swallow Barn.
(c) Leatherstocking Tales.
(d) Last of the Mohicans.

5. What position was Custer serving in when he was arrested and court-martial proceedings were started against him?
(a) Officer of the Day.
(b) First Cadet.
(c) Commandant of the Cadets.
(d) Officer of the Guard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who said to give the Indian "a love for exclusive property"?

3. What is Pennsylvania Dutch?

4. The Black Hills were known to the Sioux as a holy place called ______________.

5. What was the most important subject at West Point when Custer attended?

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