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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 threatened to starve her.
(b) They waited until she was asleep.
(c) They tied her to a chair.
(d) They sedated her.

2. Who was Tate's son from her second marriage?
(a) James.
(b) Charles.
(c) Philip.
(d) David.

3. What is a tipi?
(a) A canoe.
(b) A bird.
(c) A white man.
(d) An Indian shelter.

4. What was Gertrude's last name as a girl?
(a) Simpson.
(b) Simmons.
(c) Simons.
(d) Smith.

5. What is the meaning of Zitkala-Sa?
(a) Blue skies.
(b) Wise owl.
(c) Mountaintop.
(d) Red bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tate?

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

3. What is a winyan?

4. What were the children not allowed to wear at the boarding school?

5. A white woman tossed Gertrude around like ______________.

(see the answer key)

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