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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, A New Name.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item do members of the wagon train run out of, which they attempt to resupply in Laramie?
(a) Rice.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Flour.
(d) Whiskey.

2. What item does Caroline use to protect herself and her mother from the Indians?
(a) Bullwhip.
(b) Rifle.
(c) Gun.
(d) Knife.

3. What does Old Lodge Skins do when a herd of antelope approach the prairie where he has been meditating?
(a) He kills one for his family to eat.
(b) He calms the leader.
(c) He shouts to make them leave.
(d) He runs the other direction.

4. How do Cheyenne think of their horses?
(a) They are Earth's children.
(b) They are Cheyenne too.
(c) They are there to transport warriors only.
(d) They are potential meat.

5. What river do Caroline and Jack attempt to cross after leaving the carnage of the wagon train?
(a) Platte.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Big Horn.
(d) Missouri.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Younger Bear give Jack when he is healed?

2. What new name does Old Lodge Skins give Jack after the Crow raid?

3. How does Jack offend one of the Cheyenne children with whom he plays in chapter 3?

4. What language does Pa believe the Native Americans speak?

5. What part of an antelope does one of the braves force Jack to eat?

(see the answer key)

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