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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 and Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were land concessions negotiated with the Native Americans?
(a) Treaties.
(b) Contracts.
(c) By force.
(d) Military rule.

2. The eastern and central plains Indians were usually _______________.
(a) Shy.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Invasive.

3. Which of the following adorned the Christmas trees of prairie families?
(a) Lights.
(b) Tinsel.
(c) Popcorn.
(d) Candy canes.

4. How did Santa enter the homes of prairie families on Christmas Eve?
(a) The window.
(b) The door.
(c) The chimney.
(d) An opening in the roof.

5. What was especially valued for their ability to keep out the cold?
(a) Buffalo skins.
(b) Wolf skins.
(c) Cowhide.
(d) Mink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did the settlers look for in determining where to make their homes?

2. What was known to batter crops during the summer months?

3. Which Kansas county was especially ravaged by the Cheyenne and Sioux tribes in 1868?

4. What was the most crucial component for a homestead?

5. Why were times of illness, pregnancy and childbirth especially frightful times for prairie women?

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