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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. Who is Jules Seminole?
(a) A half-breed who tries to befriend May.
(b) A half-breed who explains that he has special tribal privileges.
(c) An ugly half-breed who is banished from the tribe.
(d) A frightening, ugly half-breed who tries to rape May.

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

3. How does May describe the train they use to get to Fort Laramie in comparison to their transportation from Chicago?
(a) Even more spartan and uncomfortable.
(b) Somewhat more comfortable.
(c) Filthy.
(d) Luxurious.

4. How does May describe the military guard accompanying them on their journey?
(a) Snide and contemptuous.
(b) Helpful and considerate.
(c) Supportive and interested in being helpful.
(d) Aloof and disinterested.

5. What does May believe happened during the wedding ceremony?
(a) She was drugged as part of the ceremony.
(b) The men exchanged wives.
(c) The ceremony was a secret affair.
(d) Some of the women were forced to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information does the blacksmith's family that houses Phemie tell about the Cheyenne?

2. What happens to Jules Seminole because he brought the whiskey to the tribe?

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

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

5. What does Gretchen tell her husband after he wagers her for whiskey with Jules Seminole?

(see the answer key)

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