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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 5 October, 8 October, 10 October and 14 October 1875.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does May describe the Indian's hunting?
(a) Frivolous and done for sport.
(b) Dangerous and necessary to the survival of the tribe.
(c) Haphazard and avoided by most.
(d) Necessary but not particularly challenging.

2. When Narcissa fails at converting the tribe, what does she try to do?
(a) Train some to be teachers so they can spread civilization.
(b) Teach some to learn to trade to bring wealth to the Indians.
(c) Train some to become good servants for white people.
(d) Teach some to knit and crochet so they can earn a living.

3. How does Reverend Hare's performance on the night of the wild party affect the way the Indians feel about him?
(a) Nobody remembers anything.
(b) He is banished from the camp.
(c) He is still given the respect due a holy man.
(d) He is regarded as a coward.

4. What does May observe about Anthony's sharing of his Christian faith?
(a) He preaches gently.
(b) He threatens hell as punishment for their sins.
(c) He simply does nothing.
(d) He is full of fire and brimstone.

5. According to May's diary, what does Narcissa White considers herself to be?
(a) An official representative of the American Church Missionary Society.
(b) A powerful, spiritual force who believes her children will civilize the tribe.
(c) A Christian who should spend her time praying.
(d) A beautiful woman who should have the best husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does May do in the first morning with the Indian tribe that amuses the Indians?

2. What does May find repugnant about the religious practices of the Cheyenne?

3. What is the President's Indian Peace Plan?

4. Who is Woman Who Moves Against the Wind?

5. How does May react to the seer's predictions about the tribes future?

(see the answer key)

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