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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Yankton Reservation 1876 to 1884: Tiyospaye; Winyan; Wasicun Kin Owewakankan Tawapi.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did Gertrude NOT do during her happy Summer days?
(a) Ate sweet root.
(b) Sharpened knives.
(c) Played with her friends.
(d) Impersonated her mother.

2. What role did Cloud Elk have in the tribe?
(a) Hunter.
(b) Medicine man.
(c) Warrior.
(d) Chief.

3. Which of the following was NOT something the government promised the Indians?
(a) Money.
(b) Food.
(c) Livestock.
(d) Liquor.

4. What last name was given to Gertrude?
(a) Sapp.
(b) Simmons.
(c) Shaw.
(d) Short.

5. What did the white hunter promise to give to Prairie Flower?
(a) Squirrel hides.
(b) Deer meat.
(c) Buffalo meat.
(d) Buffalo hides.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the meaning of Zitkala-Sa?

2. What did Tate say when Gertrude decided to go to the boarding school?

3. Who was Prairie Flower's ill husband?

4. The Federal agent told Gertrude that she could have as much as she wanted of what?

5. What is a tiyospaye?

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