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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. Why is May sent to the asylum?
(a) She has had a number of lovers and refuses to take responsibility for her children.
(b) Her family wants her to marry Harry Ames to legitimize their grandchildren.
(c) Her family wants her to marry a socially prominent man they have selected for her, but she refuses.
(d) Her family considers her behavior promiscuous.

2. How is Gretchen Fathauer described?
(a) A large, Swiss woman with a heart of gold.
(b) The very picture of the blond, Swiss lass with pigtails.
(c) A beautiful German woman.
(d) A poor, shy woman.

3. How does May describe the military guard accompanying them on their journey?
(a) Helpful and considerate.
(b) Aloof and disinterested.
(c) Snide and contemptuous.
(d) Supportive and interested in being helpful.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Captain Bourke concerned about when he is alone with May in his tent?

2. How does Lieutenant James' wife, Abigail, treat May when she stays with the family?

3. Why is Helen pleased the last part of the trip as they approach Cheyenne territory?

4. What kind of Indians were the fort Indians, according to Abigail James?

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

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