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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the women treated when they first entered the Indian camp?
(a) They were greeted by the entire tribe and their families.
(b) They were punished for not being native Indians.
(c) They were generally ignored by everyone.
(d) They were brought before the Chief and made to bow before him.

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

3. What happens to the women who try to escape from the camp?
(a) They are able to meet up with a passing wagon train.
(b) They are able to make their way back to the fort.
(c) They are found dead due to exposure and starvation.
(d) They are caught by members of the Cheyenne.

4. What kind of person is Narcissa White?
(a) A shrew who hates everyone.
(b) A quiet, little woman.
(c) A selfish spinster.
(d) A Christian missionary with a shrill voice.

5. What happens to Whistling Elk, Ada Ware's husband, who shoots and kills Runs From Crow, Marie Blanche's husband?
(a) He is exiled and must live on the outskirts of the camp.
(b) He is sent to the fort for a trial.
(c) He is banished forever and not allowed near the community.
(d) He is killed.

6. What do May and John Bourke do at the end of their conversation the day before the women are to be left with the Cheyenne?
(a) Decide to run away together.
(b) They realize they do not really like each other.
(c) Vow to remain chaste and love from afar.
(d) Make love.

7. What does May do when she is told about the Black Hills gold?
(a) She tells the Cheyenne so they can start mining the gold.
(b) She keeps the information to herself for the time being.
(c) She tells the women so they can mine the gold for protection in the future.
(d) She tells the women so they can return to the fort.

8. What has Helen become during her time with the tribe?
(a) A successful artist and a woman of financial success.
(b) A frightening woman of power because of her art.
(c) A successful but poor artist.
(d) A frightened woman hated because of her art.

9. 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?
(a) She has refused to participate in the Brides for Indians program.
(b) She has taken control of her life by refusing to do the menial labor.
(c) She is already married and enjoying her new life.
(d) She has negotiated her freedom.

10. May and Captain Bourke find they both share an interest in what subject?
(a) Milton.
(b) The Bible.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Horses.

11. After May returns to her tent, what is Martha most concerned about?
(a) Captain Bourke will refuse to continue to accompany them.
(b) May will marry Captain Bourke.
(c) May will leave her and the group.
(d) Captain Bourke will refuse to allow May to become a bride.

12. How does May describe the Indian's hunting?
(a) Frivolous and done for sport.
(b) Haphazard and avoided by most.
(c) Necessary but not particularly challenging.
(d) Dangerous and necessary to the survival of the tribe.

13. What is Reverend Hare doing in all the commotion?
(a) He has already left the camp.
(b) Cowering in a corner, afraid of what is happening.
(c) Ready to help the women escape the camp.
(d) Ready to help the women restore order.

14. Why was Mary initially willing to participate in the Brides for Indians program?
(a) To go to the West.
(b) To get away from her parents.
(c) To make money.
(d) To escape the asylum.

15. What happens to Jules Seminole because he brought the whiskey to the tribe?
(a) He is banished for one year.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He is sent to live with another Indian tribe.
(d) He is sent to the fort for imprisonment.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to May's diary, what does Narcissa White considers herself to be?

3. During the dinner conversation, Lydia Bradley tries to turn the conversation to what subject?

4. What is the one diversion the women are able to enjoy at Fort Laramie?

5. When the Cheyenne come to inspect the white women, what does May realize that Captain Bourke understands?

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