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

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) Train some to become good servants for white people.
(c) Teach some to knit and crochet so they can earn a living.
(d) Teach some to learn to trade to bring wealth to the Indians.

3. What does May observe about the roles of men and women in the tribe?
(a) Women will never reach the status of equality found in the white man's world.
(b) Women's views are treated with respect.
(c) Women are worshipped because of their ability to have children.
(d) Women are seen as the spiritual leaders of the tribe.

4. What is the President's Indian Peace Plan?
(a) It will send Indian representatives to live among white people.
(b) It involves sending the Cheyenne children to church-affiliated boarding schools.
(c) It will teach Indians to live like white people.
(d) It involves coming to a peaceful agreement with the Indian leaders.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Who is Woman Who Moves Against the Wind?

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

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

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