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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. According to Gertrude's mother, who were the only people who had their hair cut off?
(a) Captured white men.
(b) Unskilled warriors.
(c) Little boys.
(d) White women.

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

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

4. Which famous people did Tate tell Gertrude she saw?
(a) Clemons and Tate.
(b) Gilchrest and Monnin.
(c) Jefferson and Adams.
(d) Lewis and Clark.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Gertrude travel to the boarding school?

2. Which of the following did Gertrude NOT do during her happy Summer days?

3. What happened to Gertrude when she got on the train?

4. The U.S. government forced Tate to send David to _____________________.

5. What is the meaning of Zitkala-Sa?

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