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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 4 : Chapter 3, The Finale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Custer name as one of the chief pleasures he and Libbie enjoyed on the Plains?
(a) Horseback riding.
(b) Visiting new places.
(c) Camping under the stars.
(d) New commands.

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

3. In September of 1876, who was chasing Sitting Bull all over Montana?
(a) General Terry.
(b) Colonel Miles.
(c) General Gibbon.
(d) General Crooks.

4. What could happen to a Union soldier who did not do his duty in combat?
(a) Branded with the letter 'C' for coward.
(b) Sentenced to a year of hard labor.
(c) Court-martial.
(d) All answers are correct.

5. In 1854, who led four Brules in seeking revenge for Conquering Bear's death?
(a) Crazy Horse.
(b) Spotted Tail.
(c) Old Man Afraid.
(d) Brave Bear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shoots Crazy Horse in Chapter 17?

2. In Chapter 11, who on Custer's household staff took care of the horses?

3. How many troops did Custer have at Little Bighorn?

4. When E.B. Taylor met with Red Cloud, what did he raise the annual annuities to?

5. According to the author in Chapter 7, what was the ultimate difference between Crazy Horse and Custer?

(see the answer key)

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