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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Approximately how many men served under Custer at Gettysburg?
(a) 2,000.
(b) 4,800.
(c) 1,700.
(d) 1,200.
2. According to the author in Chapter 7, what was the ultimate difference between Crazy Horse and Custer?
(a) Their mood.
(b) Ability to ride a horse.
(c) Hunting skills.
(d) Religious beliefs.
3. Who did Custer become an aide to in 1863?
(a) General Joseph Hooker.
(b) John Pelham.
(c) President Lincoln.
(d) Brigadier General Alfred Pleasonton.
4. Who led the attack on Black Kettle's band of Cheyenne at Sand Creek in 1864?
(a) Captain Custer.
(b) Colonel Collins.
(c) General Evans.
(d) Colonel Chivington.
5. In Chapter 7, what was constricting in Custer's life?
(a) Religion.
(b) Expectations.
(c) Customs.
(d) Dreams.
Short Answer Questions
1. What more than tripled in Ohio from 1828 to 1850?
2. Who reported buffalo "as far as the eye could reach the country seemed blackened by innumerable herds"?
3. In 1854, who led four Brules in seeking revenge for Conquering Bear's death?
4. During the time period of this book, what trees were common along streams on the Great Plains ?
5. Who did Custer vote for in the 1864 election for president?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the plunder that George Bent reports he sees in an Indian camp as the Sioux and Cheyenne attack settlements along the Platte River.
2. Chapter 2 speaks of the 19th century attitude of "getting rid of it." What does this refer to?
3. In Chapter 3, why was Curly encouraged to look up to young warriors? In what way did he not?
4. Custer only took one leave from West Point. When and where did he go?
5. What differences did General McClellan have against the Lincoln administration?
6. Who is Francis Parkman, and why is he significant in the beginning chapters?
7. What charm did Crazy Horse receive in 1862 or 1863 and from whom? What was the charm supposed to do?
8. What were the results of Custer's leadership on the Wilderness campaign of May, 1864?
9. In what ways did Custer and Crazy Horse stand out in a crowd?
10. How did the Cheyenne and Sioux plan for the big expedition against the settlers and soldiers in the summer of 1865?
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