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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 and Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Occasional skirmishes perpetuated the myth of the Native Americans as ________________.
(a) Expert sharpshooters.
(b) Skilled weapons makers.
(c) Crafty trackers.
(d) Savages.

2. What was the most famous immigrant community in Kansas?
(a) Abilene.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Statesboro.
(d) Newport.

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

4. What was the most crucial component for a homestead?
(a) Water.
(b) Sod.
(c) Trees.
(d) Rich soil.

5. What was known to batter crops during the summer months?
(a) Hailstones.
(b) Locusts.
(c) Hurricanes.
(d) Bats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hundreds of ______________ Indians were slaughtered by the U.S. government in 1864.

2. What would usually happen to someone caught stealing a horse?

3. The majority of prairie teachers were _________________.

4. The nature of a town could be changed with diverted railroad traffic or _____________________.

5. What did prairie families look forward to?

(see the answer key)

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