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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 18 September, 19 September and 20 September 1875.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Captain Bourke behave during the trip to the Indians?
(a) He spends a lot of time talking to her about Shakespeare.
(b) He spends a lot of time talking to her about her mission.
(c) He ignores her and spends a lot of time hunting buffalo.
(d) He barely pays May any attention.

2. What event captures the attention of Helen Flight on the train trip?
(a) She gets off the train and is able to get close to some birds.
(b) A bird flies into the train, and she is able to capture it.
(c) A very large group of cranes take off from the surface of the river, creating a massive wave of birds.
(d) The soldiers shoot some of the birds in the area to eat.

3. What does May believe Narcissa is planning as they near the fort?
(a) To take the best horses to help her escape.
(b) To demand that the soldiers punish the Cheyenne.
(c) To refuse to continue living with the Cheyenne.
(d) To demand the Cheyenne be forced to convert to Christianity.

4. How are the women seen by the people of the fort?
(a) As brave women on a special mission.
(b) As unusual women and not well understood.
(c) As similar to the prostitutes who hang around the fort Indians.
(d) As loathsome creatures to be avoided.

5. What was the major issue regarding Sara's burial?
(a) Reverend Hare wanted a Christian burial, and the Cheyenne wanted a traditional Cheyenne burial.
(b) What items should be buried with her.
(c) An argument about what outfit she should be buried in.
(d) The white women insisted on performing a ceremony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reverend Hare do to incur the wrath of members of the tribe?

2. Who is the Kelly twins' ace-in-the-hole in their gambling enterprise?

3. What amusing incident occurs while the women are being chosen by their Indian husbands-to-be?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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