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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through NOTEBOOK IV THE DEVIL WHISKEY 23 May, 26 May and 28 May 1875.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Captain Bourke's comment about May Dodd's suggestion that the woman might be able to bring an appreciation for white civilization to the savages?
(a) The women should go home.
(b) The mission of the women is doomed to failure.
(c) It is impossible for Indians to understand the white man's culture.
(d) The woman have a good chance of civilizing the Indians.

2. How does May describe Reverend Hare?
(a) A doddering old fool whom no one pays any attention to.
(b) A scholarly man studying the Indian culture.
(c) A kindly man respected by all.
(d) A lazy man who takes advantage of his position.

3. What does May observe about the tribe's children?
(a) They are aloof and distant and have no interest in any of the women.
(b) They are rude and poorly behaved.
(c) They may help bridge the gap between the two cultures.
(d) They are quiet and shy and won't come anywhere near her.

4. What kind of person is Narcissa White?
(a) A quiet, little woman.
(b) A shrew who hates everyone.
(c) A Christian missionary with a shrill voice.
(d) A selfish spinster.

5. 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 relieved that he is about to deliver the women.
(c) He is in love with her and wants her to stay with him.
(d) The Chief has selected May for his own.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the last part of their journey to the Indians, what do the women ride in?

2. Why does Martha decide to join the Brides for Indians program?

3. What does Jimmy come to May's tent to ask?

4. On the night she was taken to the asylum, what happened to Mary's babies?

5. What was one of the things done to prepare the women for the wedding?

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