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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Brother of the Crows, Chapters 19 through 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Johnston's reputation with the local townspeople once the reason for his vendetta against the Crow became public knowledge?
(a) It worsened a bit.
(b) It softened and he gained public sympathy.
(c) It stayed about the same.
(d) It worsened a lot and people wanted him arrested for murder.

2. What role did Crow Indian women have in the tribal council?
(a) They served refreshments during council meetings.
(b) They were allowed to attend council and offer their wisdom.
(c) They had no role and were not allowed to attend council.
(d) They led the council and presided over it.

3. What did Old John Hatcher do with his Bowie knife after killing one of his attackers in Chapter 2?
(a) He scalped the Indian.
(b) He sold the knife to Joe Robidoux.
(c) He gave his knife to Johnston as a gift.
(d) He buried his knife and swore never to use it again.

4. Who did Johnston find in his cabin when he returned to it at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) The Fox.
(b) Anton Sepulveda.
(c) Bear's Head.
(d) Del Gue.

5. How did Johnston identify the Crow Indians as The Swan's killers?
(a) The Swan lived long enough to identify her attackers.
(b) The Crow braves who killed her bragged about the act.
(c) Her killers stole her locket which Johnston recognized.
(d) A lone eagle feather, the tribe's sign, was at the murder scene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What result did Johnston's fame have on Indians who ambushed him?

2. Why did the son of the Shoshoni chief Wahni seek out Johnston?

3. What was Johnston's attitude toward alcohol?

4. After 1876-77, which of the following groups was not coming into the Rocky Mountain wilderness in increased numbers?

5. Which of the following statements does not describe the bowl of soup an old woman brought Johnston while he was held captive by the Blackfoot Indians?

(see the answer key)

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