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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 15 June 1875.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Lydia Bradley?
(a) A foolish, silly woman.
(b) A charming, well-educated woman.
(c) A cold and cruel woman.
(d) A rather boring, uninteresting young woman.

2. What does May observe about Indian social structure?
(a) They are sticklers for protocol with strict rules of acceptable behavior.
(b) They maintain a written record of the rules.
(c) They have no real social rules.
(d) They are constantly adjustng the rules.

3. Sitting in the tipi at the end of her arrival day in camp, what does May realize?
(a) She has always been foolish and impetuous.
(b) Perhaps the insane asylum was not as bad as she thought.
(c) She is looking forward to the adventure.
(d) This is a tremendous opportunity even though it is frightening.

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

5. How do the women first meet some of the members of the Cheyenne tribe?
(a) The Indians ride through the women's camp in a parade.
(b) They come to inspect the women.
(c) They are engaged in a battle with the Sioux.
(d) They come to bring gifts to the women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What things were an important part of the wedding ceremony?

2. How does May describe the train they use to get to Fort Laramie in comparison to their transportation from Chicago?

3. The women are depressed, but Phemie brings some cheer by doing what?

4. Whose tent do May, Martha, and the other women run to when the Indians run amok?

5. The women try to keep in touch but are often too tired to do so. When May finally sees Phemie again, what does Phemie tell her?

(see the answer key)

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