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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. When the Cheyenne come to inspect the white women, what does May realize that Captain Bourke understands?
(a) He knows she will be safe and cared for.
(b) He is in love with her and wants her to stay with him.
(c) The Chief has selected May for his own.
(d) He is relieved that he is about to deliver the women.

2. How does May describe Captain Bourke?
(a) A handsome man with the romantic look of a poet.
(b) Tied up by the running of the fort.
(c) Strictly a soldier with no interest in any other subject.
(d) Not at all interested in the group of women.

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

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

5. Who is Sara Johnstone?
(a) A cleaning woman at the asylum.
(b) A young woman who also lived at the asylum, but who never speaks.
(c) A cheerful, verbose young women.
(d) A woman who wants to learn about Indians firsthand.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the women prepare to leave with the Indians, who joins them?

3. Who is Jimmy?

4. What kind of person is Narcissa White?

5. As the women approach the Indian tribe, what do they learn about the Indians?

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