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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. Along what trail did the army plan to build a fort in 1866?

2. In Chapter 22, what did the occasional fisherman used for fish bait?

3. What does the phrase, "to touch the pen" mean?

4. What political party did Custer officially endorse in 1866?

5. Who remarks in Chapter 21 that Custer is going to be killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the "Panic of 1873"?

2. What change does becoming a father have on Crazy Horse?

3. Describe Little Bighorn.

4. What route did Custer's party take to Texas?

5. What was the real purpose of inviting Red Cloud, Spotted Tail, and other Indian leaders to Washington in 1870?

6. Describe the Sun Dance held at Rosebud.

7. Sitting Bull is referred to as the most famous Native American ever. Why?

8. What did General Sherman hope to have happen when he pushed for the 1868 peace treaty with the Sioux?

9. By the spring of 1866, what progress has been made on the railroads, and what are the future plans?

10. Why was Custer's desertion rate in Kansas so high?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Crazy Horse and Custer came from patriarchal societies. Discuss the effect this had on both men.

Essay Topic 2

Libbie Bacon is described as a progressive woman. Discuss why the author states this. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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