2. Who carries Mary from the lodge where the slave auction occurs?
(a) Ghetel.
(b) LaPlante and Goulart.
(c) Henry.
(d) Chief Wildcat.

3. Where are Will and Johnny Draper during the Shawnee Indians' attack?
(a) Exploring the river.
(b) Traveling to another town.
(c) Working in the fields a mile away.
(d) Hiding.

4. Which character is taken hostage by the Indians?
(a) Eleanor Draper.
(b) Henry Lenard.
(c) Will Draper.
(d) Johnny Draper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mary's infant daughter's name?

2. What does Mary do when she walks away from the spring camp?

3. Who does Mary give her seat on the horse to?

4. What does Mary use to mark trees when she goes to collect berries and nuts?

5. Who mimics an Indian woman giving birth on the trail?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mary fear the Indians will do to her unborn child when they attack?

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

3. Why does Mary believe that pride is essential to the captives' survival?

4. Why does Bettie become angry with Mary during the trip to the Indians' village?

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

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

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

8. Why are Eleanor Draper and Casper Barrier killed by the Shawnee Indians?

9. Why does Bettie Draper run directly to Mary's house when the Shawnee Indians attack in Chapter 1?

10. Why does Mary think the little group of captives should keep as much dignity as possible?

(see the answer keys)

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