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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Jack believe the Cheyenne prefer larger women?
(a) Due to their ability to care for themselves.
(b) Due to cold and starvation.
(c) Due to a physical attraction.
(d) Due to their lack of sexual desire.

3. What does tatoimana mean?
(a) Ugly Folks.
(b) Banned Folks.
(c) Brave Folks.
(d) Shy Folks.

4. What information does the soldier, Muldoon, try to get from Jack when he returns him to white civilization?
(a) Cheyenne battle methods.
(b) The Cheyenne language.
(c) The location of the Cheyenne.
(d) His experiences living with the Cheyenne.

5. What is Pa's original profession?
(a) Preacher.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Barber.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the fight end?

2. How do the Cheyenne think they can overcome constant conflict with the whites?

3. When Jack returns from Ft. Leavenworth with help, what does he find in chapter 14?

4. Who does Lavender believe he is related to?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Jack after the disappearance of his family?

2. Why is Old Lodge Skins' band of Cheyenne separated from the entire Cheyenne tribe?

3. What crime is Jack accused of shortly after returning to the White schools?

4. What does Jack see when he follows Mrs. Pendrake to the back of the store?

5. Who adopts Jack shortly after his return to White society?

6. What is the significance of butchering and cooking the dog by the Cheyenne woman?

7. How does Jack come to arrive at Old Lodge Skins' tepee again?

8. What activity does Jack participate in to help him become a man?

9. Who comes to Jack's rescue during a fight with a mule skinner and helps him to recover from his illness?

10. What is important about the coffee the wagon train carries?

(see the answer keys)

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