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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Washington D.C. 1917 to 1938: Despair; Red Bird's Flight.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What animals were slaughtered by the white hunters?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Horses.
(c) Deer.
(d) Goats.

3. Tate's family did not have _________________ for food.
(a) money.
(b) appetites.
(c) interest.
(d) cooking utensils.

4. On December 29, 1890, ______________ Indians were massacred at Wounded Knee.
(a) 175.
(b) nearly 100.
(c) over 300.
(d) 221.

5. Why did Zitkala-Sa resign her position of secretary-treasurer of the Society of American Indians?
(a) They elected a peyote majority leader.
(b) She had more creative pursuits now.
(c) Her family required more of her time.
(d) She was too ill to serve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Zitkala-Sa's husband's name?

2. How did Gertrude get revenge on the matron who ordered her to mash the item in #59?

3. What was the state of Zitkala-Sa and Raymond's financial situation?

4. What did Mormon families come to the white settlement to see?

5. Where did the Federal agent tell Gertrude the boarding school was located?

(see the answer key)

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