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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 1 : Chapter 1, War & Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is George Bent?
(a) One of the soldiers at Sand Creek.
(b) Half Shoshoni, son of a soldier.
(c) Half Cheyenne, son of a trader.
(d) A soldier at Fort Laramie.

2. Whose life was more controlled by time, according to Chapter 7?
(a) Custer.
(b) Both men.
(c) Crazy Horse.
(d) Neither man.

3. In Chapter 10, who writes, "I captured the greatest prize of all"?
(a) Libbie.
(b) Daniel Bacon.
(c) Gimlet Lea.
(d) Custer.

4. Who was so pleased with Custer's decision to attend West Point that he gave him $200 for expenses?
(a) The farmer, Mr. Monroe.
(b) Congressman Bingham.
(c) The parent of one of his students.
(d) His father.

5. Who wrote to Custer, "...I had to weep for joy that the recollection was sweet in your memory"?
(a) His sister, Lydia.
(b) His wife, Libbie.
(c) His mother.
(d) His first girlfriend, Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What element of the weather do the Plains and the seashore share?

2. How many Sioux were estimated to be at the great council at Bear Butte in Chapter 4?

3. What was Custer's first nickname at West Point?

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

5. What political party did Custer belong to?

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