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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. How many men of the 7th Cavalry did Custer march toward Little Bighorn?
2. Whose brains splattered on Reno's face during fire?
3. Who killed Captain Fetterman?
4. Who shoots Crazy Horse in Chapter 17?
5. Who was the Cheyenne leader at Little Bighorn?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 21, the author relates that large numbers of Native Americans are leaving the agencies in 1875. There were "almost as many motives for going north as there were Indians making the trek." What are some of the reasons?
2. Why was Custer's desertion rate in Kansas so high?
3. Crazy Horse becomes a leader of a band of Sioux in Chapter 20. Explain what this means.
4. According to the author, what was the first time that Crazy Horse's actions affected Custer?
5. How does Sitting Bull describe Custer's death?
6. Describe Little Bighorn.
7. What did Crazy Horse's friend, He Dog, decide to do before the battle at Rosebud?
8. Why did Crazy Horse keep his feelings for Black Buffalo Woman secret?
9. How does E.B. Taylor induce Indian leaders to sign treaties?
10. What change does becoming a father have on Crazy Horse?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Ambrose says that Sherman put "a joker in the deck" of the 1869 Treaty. He calls that joker civilization. Write an essay about what the treaty required of the Sioux relating to civilization. Why does the author refer to this as a "joker"?
Essay Topic 2
The loss of a friend (Hump), his brother (Little Hawk), and ,then , his daughter had its effect on Crazy Horse. In addition, Crazy Horse's efforts to be with Black Buffalo Woman failed; therefore, he lost her as well. On the surface, he appeared even more quiet and would disappear for weeks at a time. Discuss the effect of grief in the life of Crazy Horse.
Essay Topic 3
Libbie Bacon is described as a progressive woman. Discuss why the author states this. Do you agree? Why or why not?
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