2. Why does Will run away from the Shawnee Indians' attack on Draper's Meadow?
(a) He is outnumbered and unarmed.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is going to get help.
(d) He is hurt.

3. How many times does it take Henry to successfully complete the gauntlet?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

4. What does Bettie call Mary when they argue in Chapter 8?
(a) A friend.
(b) A leader.
(c) A traitor.
(d) A slave.

5. Who invites Mary to move into his home?
(a) LaPlante.
(b) Henry.
(c) Chief Wildcat.
(d) Goulart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary tell the other captives while tied to the post?

2. Why is Colonel Patton shot during the Shawnee Indians' attack at Draper's Meadow?

3. Who is willing to take Will's ransom to the Shawnees?

4. Who is taken away by Indians at the end of the slave auction?

5. Who said "Be naked."?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mary want Ghetel go along to Draper's Meadow?

2. Why doesn't Will help protect his family when the Indians attack?

3. Gander Jack leads Will and Johnny Draper into the heart of Cherokee Indian country. Describe why Will had the "gollywobbles."

4. How are Mary's preconceived notions about the Indians challenged by her actual experiences with them?

5. How do Mary's beliefs about Indians keep her safe throughout her experience living in Indian territory?

6. Goulart's makes the comment that a useful person is valued in the Indian village, while someone with nothing to offer will have a hard life. Describe how this is proven to be true during the slave auction.

7. Why does Mary cry when she makes the decision to escape?

8. Describe Mary's and Ghetel's first day away from the Indians.

9. Why is the horse an important tool for Mary and Ghetel?

10. Why is Ghetel's insatiable appetite problematic for Mary?

(see the answer keys)

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