View a FREE sample

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. Why does Martha decide to join the Brides for Indians program?
(a) To make money.
(b) To marry an Indian.
(c) She is afraid to be punished for helping May.
(d) To go to the West.

2. What does May observe about the roles of men and women in the tribe?
(a) Women are worshipped because of their ability to have children.
(b) Women will never reach the status of equality found in the white man's world.
(c) Women are seen as the spiritual leaders of the tribe.
(d) Women's views are treated with respect.

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

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

5. Which of the women is the first to learn the Cheyenne language, and why is it so unusual?
(a) Sara, because she never spoke English.
(b) Ada, because she is so melancholy.
(c) Narcissa, because she is so adamant that she is a captive.
(d) Phemie, because she is a warrior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Narcissa White's reaction to the destructive events the night the Indians drink the whiskey?

2. What does May observe about the tribe's children?

3. What does May say about her children in her letter to Harry?

4. According to tribal custom, because Marie Blanche's husband is dead and she is pregnant, what happens to her?

5. What effect does Phemie's victory in the races have on the women?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 450 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample