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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Red Apple Country 1884 to 1887: The Journey; The First Day at School.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the only way the staff could cut Gertrude's hair?
(a) They tied her to a chair.
(b) They sedated her.
(c) They threatened to starve her.
(d) They waited until she was asleep.

2. Where did the Federal agent tell Gertrude the boarding school was located?
(a) Maple Leaf Country.
(b) High Mountain Country.
(c) Red Apple Country.
(d) Sweet Grass Country.

3. How old was Gertrude when she wrote a scathing article in "Atlantic Monthly" regarding the mistreatment of Indians?
(a) 13.
(b) 24.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

4. Which of the following does NOT describe the character in #21?
(a) Greedy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Creative.
(d) Helpful

5. What was the name of the boarding school?
(a) White's Manual Labor Institute.
(b) White's Boarding School.
(c) White's School for Indian Integration.
(d) White's Christian Day School.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gertrude enjoyed the stories about which Indian character?

2. How many marriages did Tate have with white men?

3. Why did Gertrude cry on the train?

4. What last name was given to Gertrude?

5. What did the cutting of Gertrude's braids symbolize?

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