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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 18 May and 19 May, 21 May and 22 May 1875.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are some of the smells involved with living with the Indians that make an impression on May?
(a) Clean smells of the laundry.
(b) Smells of the horses that live so close to the people.
(c) Indescribable odors of bedding, people, and smoke.
(d) Wonderful smells of cooking.

2. What is Captain Bourke disturbed to learn about what the women don't know?
(a) That they could be abandoned if they were not selected.
(b) They were not given information about the life they would face.
(c) That they would not be able to return to the fort for their safety.
(d) They had no way of ending their agreement.

3. How does May describe the train they use to get to Fort Laramie in comparison to their transportation from Chicago?
(a) Somewhat more comfortable.
(b) Even more spartan and uncomfortable.
(c) Luxurious.
(d) Filthy.

4. How does Lieutenant James' wife, Abigail, treat May when she stays with the family?
(a) She is cruel to May.
(b) She is kind to May.
(c) She is solicitous to May.
(d) She is aloof toward May.

5. What does Captain Bourke say to May the evening before leaving the women with the Cheyenne?
(a) He forbids her to go with the Indians.
(b) He feels she should go to one of the other tribes.
(c) He insists that she return to the fort every month.
(d) He insists that she return to her family immediately.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does May describe the military guard accompanying them on their journey?

2. What does Helen Flight tell Lydia Bradley about the feathers in her new hat?

3. What things were an important part of the wedding ceremony?

4. The women are depressed, but Phemie brings some cheer by doing what?

5. As the women approach the Indian tribe, what do they learn about the Indians?

(see the answer key)

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