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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 20 April, 21 April 22 April and 23 April 1875.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Euphemia Washington?
(a) A colored woman who wanted to go West.
(b) A "statuesque colored girl" with a beautiful voice.
(c) A beautiful colored woman who was sold into the Brides for Indians.
(d) A colored woman whose husband beat her.

3. What does Jimmy come to May's tent to ask?
(a) To go to Captain Bourke's tent.
(b) He fears for her safety.
(c) He wants her to ride with him for the rest of the trip.
(d) If she will help him with the horses.

4. What event occurs that makes May feel that men are foolish, loutish creatures?
(a) The men shoot the buffalo and leave them to die.
(b) The men shoot a buffalo and insist on eating it.
(c) The men make lewd comments about the women.
(d) The men proposition the women.

5. What is the one diversion the women are able to enjoy at Fort Laramie?
(a) The reading library near the officers' quarters.
(b) The communal meals held in the officers' dining hall.
(c) The sewing circle that the officers' wives had.
(d) The long walks in the common area.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Martha decide to join the Brides for Indians program?

2. What does May tell Harry in a letter?

3. During the final part of the trip to meet the Cheyenne, what does Captain Bourke tell the women about the Indians?

4. How does May describe some farmers in the field?

5. What is unusual about the hat that Lydia wears to wave goodbye to the party led by Captain Bourke?

(see the answer key)

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