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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who led the attack on Black Kettle's band of Cheyenne at Sand Creek in 1864?

2. In what year was George Armstrong Custer born?

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

4. Who said, "General Custer is writing lasting letters on the pages of his country's history"?

5. What old friend did Custer persuade General Pleasonton to give him as as aide?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 12, both men are described as finding the "rush of hot, fresh blood exciting." In what ways is this demonstrated?

2. What were some of Crazy Horse's idiosyncracies as . noted before he went into battle?

3. What religion did the Custer family practice, and where did they worship?

4. In Chapter 3, why was Curly encouraged to look up to young warriors? In what way did he not?

5. Who is Francis Parkman, and why is he significant in the beginning chapters?

6. What was the demerit policy of West Point when Custer attended? How many demerits did he regularly receive?

7. What type of furniture did Custer have at West Point?

8. How did the Cheyenne and Sioux plan for the big expedition against the settlers and soldiers in the summer of 1865?

9. What differences did General McClellan have against the Lincoln administration?

10. What is a kola and who was the kola of Curly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Custer insists on having Libbie with him, willing to expose her to dangers, yet Custer issued orders that if Libbie was captured by Indians, she should be shot dead. According to the author,"a psychiatrist might be tempted to speculate that he loved his image of Libbie's purity more than he love Libbie herself." Write on this topic, including your opinion and facts supporting your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the importance of visions among the Sioux, in general, and Crazy Horse's vision, specifically. What do you think of the concept of allowing a vision to determine your life's path?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Custer's attitude and actions toward the South, in general, and slavery, specifically. How does this relate to his attitude and actions toward Native Americans?

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