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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. Two days after May meets Captain Bourke, where does he invite her to do?
(a) Look around the fort.
(b) Take a look at the horses.
(c) Take a stroll.
(d) Have an after dinner drink.

2. On the night she was taken to the asylum, what happened to Mary's babies?
(a) They were given to Harry Ames to take away.
(b) She and her babies were taken far away and left alone to fend for themselves.
(c) They were taken from her.
(d) They took her babies to her parent's home, where they pleaded with her to come and live with them.

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

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

5. How does May describe the cowboys she sees?
(a) Vulgar and difficult to get along with.
(b) Stupid, and obviously only capable of spending time with cows.
(c) As colorful and festive as the books she has seen.
(d) Dingy, dirty, and very smelly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one diversion the women are able to enjoy at Fort Laramie?

2. Who is Sara Johnstone?

3. What kind of person is Narcissa White?

4. How do the women feel about staying with Phemie?

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

(see the answer key)

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