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

2. What does May find repugnant about the religious practices of the Cheyenne?
(a) Self mutiliation.
(b) Condemnation of Christianity.
(c) The use of drugs.
(d) Human sacrifices.

3. Who is Woman Who Moves Against the Wind?
(a) A guide.
(b) A hunter.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A tribal holy person.

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

5. How does May react to the seer's predictions about the tribes future?
(a) She, too, looks forward to a peaceful future.
(b) She pays no attention.
(c) She refuses to accept the prediction of a bad future.
(d) She, too, sees a future of plenty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does May observe about Anthony's sharing of his Christian faith?

2. How does May describe her first few days with the tribe?

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

4. How does May describe the camp that is set up at the end of each day of travel?

5. What are some of the Cheyenne joining the Sioux to do?

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