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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 have maintained vestiges of their previous lives.
(b) They look very much like natives.
(c) They are unhappy with the tribe and let them know it.
(d) They are counting the days until they can leave.

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

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

4. What are some of the Cheyenne joining the Sioux to do?
(a) Attack the fort.
(b) Prepare to fight for the Black Hills.
(c) Attack the Red Cloud Agency.
(d) Raid the settlers in the Black Hills.

5. What does the tribal seer see for the future of the tribe?
(a) Disaster.
(b) Hope.
(c) Peace.
(d) Wealth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to May's diary, what does Narcissa White considers herself to be?

3. When Narcissa fails at converting the tribe, what does she try to do?

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

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

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