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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. When Johnston attacked and killed the Crow sentry in Chapter 7, what did he find in the Indian's possession?
(a) Del Gue's pocket watch.
(b) Del Gue's scalp.
(c) The Swan's scalp.
(d) Gold worth thousands of dollars.

2. In what formation did Big Robert's warriors ride toward the Flathead camp in Chapter 7?
(a) A cavalcade with scouts in front and back.
(b) In a ceremonial circle.
(c) In pairs.
(d) In groups of three.

3. Why was Fort Kearney of particular abhorrence to the Sioux?
(a) Its construction broke government promises.
(b) The soldiers in the fort greatly outnumbered the Sioux.
(c) The fort's commanding officer was cruel to Indians.
(d) The fort's trading post would not sell to the Sioux.

4. Who attacked Johnston and Old John Hatcher in Chapter 2?
(a) A group of silver miners.
(b) A group of women.
(c) A Cheyenne raiding party.
(d) An Arapaho raiding party.

5. What did Joe Robidoux do to rival trader Manuel Lisa to prevent Lisa from trading with the Pawnee?
(a) He locked Lisa in a cellar.
(b) He had Lisa arrested on false charges of theft.
(c) He had the Shoshoni kidnap Lisa.
(d) He got Lisa so drunk that Lisa passed out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Flathead greeting for a visiting relative?

2. What relationship did John Johnston have to Bear's Head, the Flathead chief?

3. Why did Johnston have to do what Wahni's son asked of him?

4. At what skill did the Crow Indians excel?

5. On the banks of what river did Johnston first encounter Old John Hatcher?

(see the answer key)

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