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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 7 May and 8 May, 1875.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After May returns to her tent, what is Martha most concerned about?
(a) May will marry Captain Bourke.
(b) May will leave her and the group.
(c) Captain Bourke will refuse to allow May to become a bride.
(d) Captain Bourke will refuse to continue to accompany them.

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

3. After the Indians inspect the woman, what is May certain of?
(a) The Indians will go off and fight over the women.
(b) The Indians will not return because they are not happy.
(c) She has been chosen by the apparent chief of the tribe.
(d) She has made a terrible decision to come to this place.

4. As the women prepare to leave with the Indians, who joins them?
(a) The Episcopalian Reverend Hare.
(b) Traders.
(c) Captain Bourke.
(d) The soldiers who will take them back to the fort.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Lydia Bradley?

3. How does May describe the cowboys she sees?

4. Why is May sent to the asylum?

5. What does Captain Bourke say to May the evening before leaving the women with the Cheyenne?

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