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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Karcher note typifies Sedgwick’s notion of “peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial exchanges of goods and services” (22) between indigenous and settler populations?
(a) Magawisca.
(b) Nelema.
(c) Samoset.
(d) Oneco.

2. In what year was the Gunpowder Plot conducted?
(a) 1605.
(b) 1599.
(c) 1611.
(d) 1617.

3. Which of the following does Karcher report Sedgwick “develops with the most conviction” as a solution towards interracial tensions (26)?
(a) Peaceful coexistence.
(b) Simple friendship.
(c) Amicable trade.
(d) Amorous marriage.

4. Which of Sedgwick’s writings was erroneously attributed to James Fenimore Cooper?
(a) The Linwoods.
(b) Redwood.
(c) Last of the Mohicans.
(d) Clarence.

5. Which of the following does Karcher cite as historical antecedent for Magawisca (24)?
(a) Sacagawea.
(b) Lozen.
(c) Pocahontas.
(d) Nanye-hi.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the Fugitive Slave Law enacted?

2. Which of the following does Karcher note typifies Sedgwick’s notion of marriage between indigenous and settler populations (23)?

3. In what year was Sedgwick first published?

4. In what year does the United States government sign a treaty to “civilize” indigenous peoples east of the Mississippi River?

5. In what year was the Indian Removal Act enacted?

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