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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. What two things does May stop doing because of the cruel way she is treated while staying with the family of Lieutenant James?
(a) She refuses to eat and stops taking walks.
(b) She refuses to eat and stops writing in her journal.
(c) She stops writing in her journal and stops taking walks.
(d) She stops writing in her journal and stops paying any attention to the soldier's requests.
2. During the final part of the trip to meet the Cheyenne, what does Captain Bourke tell the women about the Indians?
(a) The Brides for Indians program may be able to save the Indians.
(b) The Indians must be subdued by a superior military force before they can be civilized.
(c) Only by trading with the Indians can they be civilized.
(d) The Indian civilization must be completely destroyed.
3. Why is Helen pleased the last part of the trip as they approach Cheyenne territory?
(a) She can shoot the birds that she draws.
(b) She can shoot birds for a sumptuous dinner.
(c) She can shoot birds and collect their feathers.
(d) She can shoot birds she uses to make special medicines.
4. Why does Martha decide to join the Brides for Indians program?
(a) She is afraid to be punished for helping May.
(b) To go to the West.
(c) To make money.
(d) To marry an Indian.
5. How does May describe the military guard accompanying them on their journey?
(a) Aloof and disinterested.
(b) Supportive and interested in being helpful.
(c) Snide and contemptuous.
(d) Helpful and considerate.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do May and Captain Bourke do in his tent, according to the entry of April 22nd?
2. What were May Dodd's feelings while she rode the train on her way to become one of the Brides for Indians?
3. Why is Helen Flight interested in birds?
4. What does May say about her children in her letter to Harry?
5. How does May describe herself during a conversation at the dinner table about religion?
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