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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is cholera?
(a) A measles-like illness.
(b) A flu-like illness.
(c) An infectious disease of the gastrointestinal track.
(d) An infection of the lungs.

2. What name is given to Naduah and Wanderer's first child?
(a) Pecos.
(b) Quadoi.
(c) Quanah.
(d) Toh-Tsee-Ah.

3. Who have the soldiers killed in Chapter 53?
(a) Only children and old women.
(b) Only women, children, and old men.
(c) Only women, children, and livestock.
(d) Only elderly women.

4. What does Naduah dislike about the reaction of the other girls upon Wanderer's return in Chapter 35?
(a) The way they prim and preen.
(b) The way they ignore him.
(c) The way they fall over his every word.
(d) The way they push Naduah out of the way.

5. Who assisted the white raiders in finding the Naconi camp in Chapter 53?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Placido.
(c) Hawk.
(d) Buffalo Piss.

6. What does Naduah do when she learns her Indian family has all died in Chapter 49?
(a) Cuts off her fingers, burns their bodies, and moves into their lodge.
(b) Cuts her hair, burns their lodge, and kills their horses.
(c) Cuts off her fingers, burns their lodge, and kills their pet antelope.
(d) Cuts off her hair, burns their lodge, and takes all their belongings.

7. How old is Quanah when Wanderer first takes him on a raid against the white settlers?
(a) Eight.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twelve.

8. Why is the body of this character in Chapter 44 who died of cholera not buried, but burned?
(a) This is the traditional burial of Comanche.
(b) Because he was disrespected.
(c) To signal other bands to stay away.
(d) To prevent spread of the disease.

9. Why does Elder James Parker beat Bear Cub on a regular basis?
(a) To teach him how to behave in civilized society.
(b) To punish him for not following the rules.
(c) To punish him for going off with the Indians.
(d) To beat the evil, meaning the Indian ways, out of him.

10. What type of water in the desert is dangerous for horses?
(a) Cactus water.
(b) Alkali water.
(c) Sea water.
(d) Muddy water.

11. What type of gun do the white soldiers use against the Indians that makes the fight unfair in Chapter 39?
(a) Machine guns.
(b) Remington shotguns.
(c) Colt .35.
(d) Five shot Colts.

12. Why has Naduah grown unhappy with her life in Chapter 35?
(a) She misses Bear Cub.
(b) She misses Wanderer.
(c) She misses white society.
(d) She misses her white family.

13. From where does Wanderer finally acquire repeating guns?
(a) Mexican trader, Jose Tafoya.
(b) New Mexican trader, Tony Mitchell.
(c) Mexican trader, Emile Rodrigous.
(d) New Mexican trader, Mike Reyes.

14. Who is Small Hands?
(a) Bear Cub's sister.
(b) Bear Cub's cousin.
(c) Bear Cub's lover.
(d) Bear Cub's friend.

15. What argument does Wanderer have with Buffalo Piss as they prepare to return to camp?
(a) Which town to raid next.
(b) Which route to take.
(c) Who should take the loot.
(d) Who should take credit for the looting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Wanderer find in Linnville that he feels Naduah will like?

2. Why does Naduah avoid Wanderer during his visit in Chapter 35?

3. Who raids the Naconi camp while the men are hunting in Chapter 53?

4. Why does Wanderer begin his own band?

5. Where does Wanderer concentrate his raids in the winter of 1849?

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