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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. How does May describe some farmers in the field?
(a) Gaunt and hopeless as they try to plow the fields.
(b) Very interested in the women.
(c) Healthy and successful, plowing beautiful fields.
(d) Lazy and shiftless with fields that suffer from neglect.

2. What information does the blacksmith's family that houses Phemie tell about the Cheyenne?
(a) They are known for being excellent thieves when they visit the forts.
(b) They are considered the most handsome and cleanest of the Indian tribes, and their women most virtuous.
(c) They are very rigid and that women are not treated well.
(d) They are well organized, but not particularly clean.

3. What do May and John Bourke do at the end of their conversation the day before the women are to be left with the Cheyenne?
(a) Decide to run away together.
(b) They realize they do not really like each other.
(c) Make love.
(d) Vow to remain chaste and love from afar.

4. The women are depressed, but Phemie brings some cheer by doing what?
(a) She leads the women in a prayer.
(b) She asks the soldiers to buy them something to eat.
(c) She sings the Negro spiritual, "This Train."
(d) She prepares a good home cooked meal.

5. How does May describe herself during a conversation at the dinner table about religion?
(a) A Catholic.
(b) An Anglican.
(c) A Protestant.
(d) A bit of an agnostic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event occurs that makes May feel that men are foolish, loutish creatures?

2. How were the women treated when they first entered the Indian camp?

3. What do the women learn as they get near the Indians?

4. What does May observe about the tribe's children?

5. What are some of the smells involved with living with the Indians that make an impression on May?

(see the answer key)

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