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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The western plains Indians were usually _______________.
(a) Warlike.
(b) Peacemakers.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Farmers.

2. What is the method used to find water in underground springs?
(a) Indian signs.
(b) Plot maps.
(c) Water witching.
(d) Prayer.

3. Which of the following was true about Anna Brewster Morgan?
(a) She was the best shot in the West.
(b) She founded the University of Kansas.
(c) She organized a prairie women's group.
(d) She was captured by Indians.

4. Which of the following served as furnishings in early frontier churches?
(a) Backless benches.
(b) Fireplaces.
(c) Windsor chairs.
(d) Brocade drapes.

5. Towns on the frontier had a(n) ______________ quality.
(a) Robust.
(b) Boom or bust.
(c) Innovative.
(d) Aggressive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did circuit riding become popular among frontier preachers?

2. Which of the following describes how Native Americans were viewed by the settlers?

3. Some prairie women were called upon to perform minor surgery and to ______________.

4. Where did the prairie women mainly do the family laundry?

5. What kind of plow was used to turn the earth?

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