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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Bourke does not shock Chief Little Wolf in the "game?"
(a) He goes to live with the Indians.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He becomes the commander of the fort.
(d) He loses face with his men.

2. As the Cheyenne enter the fort, how are the women greeted by the inhabitants of the fort?
(a) With curiosity and questions.
(b) With respect and admiration.
(c) With violence and threats.
(d) With disdain and contempt.

3. Where does May have her baby?
(a) At the fort.
(b) At the agency.
(c) In her tent.
(d) In the birthing lodge.

4. How do the twins, whose husbands participated in the raid on the Shoshone, react to the bag of Shoshone infant's hands?
(a) They are most inconsolable of all.
(b) They did not care.
(c) They were glad their babies had been protected.
(d) They were proud.

5. What happens to the band of Crow Indians that kidnapped the women?
(a) They are killed in retaliation for the harm they caused.
(b) The are taken back to their tribe with marks of humiliation.
(c) They are abandoned in the middle of nowhere.
(d) They are beaten and forced to leave the area.

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

7. What is the result of Reverend Hare's indiscretion?
(a) He is banished from the tribe.
(b) He is taken back to the fort and left there.
(c) He loses all credibility with the tribe.
(d) He is abandoned in the wilderness.

8. What are some of the Cheyenne joining the Sioux to do?
(a) Attack the Red Cloud Agency.
(b) Prepare to fight for the Black Hills.
(c) Raid the settlers in the Black Hills.
(d) Attack the fort.

9. What is May's favorite time of day?
(a) In the morning, before the camp is fully awake.
(b) After dinner, while the others relax at the end of the day.
(c) At the end of the day, when the others have gone to sleep.
(d) In the afternoon, while most of the others take an afternoon nap.

10. How do the Cheyenne feel about May's child?
(a) She and May should be sent to the fort.
(b) She is evil.
(c) They condemn May and the child.
(d) She is sacred.

11. How do all of the women feel about the new babies?
(a) They see them as intruders.
(b) They see them as half-breeds.
(c) They have no particular feelings.
(d) They are thrilled with them.

12. What is one thing that upsets Little Wolf about moving to the Agency?
(a) He has to give up two of his wives.
(b) He has to step down as Chief.
(c) The white women will rule the tribe.
(d) The tribe will have to serve the white people.

13. What does May observe about Anthony's sharing of his Christian faith?
(a) He preaches gently.
(b) He simply does nothing.
(c) He threatens hell as punishment for their sins.
(d) He is full of fire and brimstone.

14. How does May feel about moving to the Agency?
(a) It will destroy the tribe.
(b) The tribe will become wealthy traders.
(c) It will be a good move.
(d) It is inevitable.

15. What does May ask Little Wolf to do in order to let the Army personnel know they intend to comply?
(a) Pretend to agree to go to the Agency.
(b) Fly a white flag in the camp.
(c) Go immediately to the Agency.
(d) Host a feast and invite people from the fort.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Captain Bourke's first reaction to May the first time he recognizes her?

2. What happens very soon after the Cheyenne arrive at the winter camp?

3. What was the major issue regarding Sara's burial?

4. What does Chief Little Wolf do that May warns will cause trouble?

5. What tribal tradition do Gretchen and May challenge?

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