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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 24 February, 28 February.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the final part of the trip to meet the Cheyenne, what does Captain Bourke tell the women about the Indians?
(a) The Brides for Indians program may be able to save the Indians.
(b) Only by trading with the Indians can they be civilized.
(c) The Indians must be subdued by a superior military force before they can be civilized.
(d) The Indian civilization must be completely destroyed.

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

3. What is one of the results of the Kit Foxes attack on the Shoshone?
(a) They bring the Shoshone Chief as a captive.
(b) They present a bag containing the right hands of 12 Shoshone babies.
(c) They bring proof of the destruction of the Shoshone warriors.
(d) They present the scalp of the Shoshone Chief.

4. What do some of the Cheyenne families decide to do after considering the white man's orders to go to the Agency?
(a) Go to the Agency.
(b) Hide out in the Black Hills.
(c) Leave the tribe for the West.
(d) Return to the fort.

5. Who replaces the Reverend Hare?
(a) Another Reverend.
(b) A Jewish Rabbi.
(c) Anthony, a Benedictine monk.
(d) A Catholic Priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does May feel about the countryside they are traveling through to meet the Indians?

2. How does May describe the camp that is set up at the end of each day of travel?

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

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

5. What is the President's Indian Peace Plan?

(see the answer key)

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