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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason did Nerburn give for not wearing a watch?
(a) They feel heavy on the wrist.
(b) He keeps losing them.
(c) They make him too aware of time.
(d) They make him nervous.

2. In which South Western City was there a market where rich people could buy all kinds of Indian stuff?
(a) El Paso.
(b) San Antonio.
(c) Santa Fe.
(d) Austin.

3. What did the English want from the Indians?
(a) Silver.
(b) Land.
(c) Furs.
(d) Gold.

4. According to Dan, what did the white man do to the land?
(a) Turned it into property.
(b) Didn't love it.
(c) Disrespected it.
(d) Developed it.

5. What burial site did they head for after leaving the Homestead town?
(a) Running Wolf's Burial Site.
(b) Lone Wolf's Burial Site.
(c) Sitting Bull's Burial Site.
(d) Black Elk's Burial Site.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dan like about Nerburn?

2. What did Dan consider bullshit regarding the white people's way of life?

3. What are "pispiza"?

4. When was a man supposed to wear an eagle feather?

5. What is the lie of the good man, according to Dan?

(see the answer key)

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