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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. How do the women feel about staying with Phemie?
(a) Many refuse to room with Phemie because the Negro families are cruel to the white women.
(b) Many refuse to room with Phemie because she is a Negro.
(c) They don't have any particular feeling about it.
(d) They like to room with Phemie because she gets the best treatment.

2. Who is Jimmy?
(a) The young man who will help bring back the horses.
(b) The young man who supplies the food.
(c) A rough lad who knows a lot about the country's topography.
(d) The young man who is going to trade with the Indians.

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

4. For the last part of their journey to the Indians, what do the women ride in?
(a) A somewhat uncomfortable covered wagon.
(b) In a train car.
(c) A very uncomfortable cart.
(d) On horseback.

5. During the final part of the trip to meet the Cheyenne, what does Captain Bourke tell the women about the Indians?
(a) The Indian civilization must be completely destroyed.
(b) Only by trading with the Indians can they be civilized.
(c) The Brides for Indians program may be able to save the Indians.
(d) The Indians must be subdued by a superior military force before they can be civilized.

Short Answer Questions

1. May and Captain Bourke find they both share an interest in what subject?

2. How does May describe herself during a conversation at the dinner table about religion?

3. What kind of person is Narcissa White?

4. What event captures the attention of Helen Flight on the train trip?

5. Why is May sent to the asylum?

(see the answer key)

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