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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. What does May observe about the women who came to the tribe with her?
(a) They look very much like natives.
(b) They are unhappy with the tribe and let them know it.
(c) They have maintained vestiges of their previous lives.
(d) They are counting the days until they can leave.

2. 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 is full of fire and brimstone.
(d) He simply does nothing.

3. The women try to keep in touch but are often too tired to do so. When May finally sees Phemie again, what does Phemie tell her?
(a) She has refused to participate in the Brides for Indians program.
(b) She has taken control of her life by refusing to do the menial labor.
(c) She is already married and enjoying her new life.
(d) She has negotiated her freedom.

4. How does May describe the camp that is set up at the end of each day of travel?
(a) Ordered and exactly like the camp the day before.
(b) Casual so that it is as easy as possible on everyone.
(c) Very small and compact for safety.
(d) Haphazard because they are not terribly organized in their travel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does May observe about the roles of men and women in the tribe?

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

3. What does the tribal seer see for the future of the tribe?

4. How does Reverend Hare's performance on the night of the wild party affect the way the Indians feel about him?

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

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