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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Zitkala-Sa's separate herself from the Ute Indians?
(a) She did not speak their language.
(b) She did not practice their religion.
(c) She still wanted things like books and music.
(d) There were tribal differences.

2. Zitkala-Sa protested the use of peyote because ________________________.
(a) it caused cancer.
(b) it was addictive.
(c) it was easy to get.
(d) it was toxic.

3. What happened to the land belonging to Indians who were murdered?
(a) It was given to white guardians.
(b) It was given to white settlers.
(c) It was given to their families.
(d) It was given to Negro slaves.

4. Which were the only Indians who received fertile land when the U.S. government divided up the tribal land?
(a) Those who had little children.
(b) Those who accepted the white culture.
(c) Those who had old people.
(d) Those who were not ill.

5. To what state did Zitkala-Sa and her husband move after their marriage?
(a) California.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Utah.
(d) Indiana.

6. What was the state of Zitkala-Sa and Raymond's financial situation?
(a) They were poor.
(b) They were making more each year.
(c) They had plenty of money.
(d) They were comfortable.

7. What did Zitkala-Sa love about the white world?
(a) Food.
(b) Holidays.
(c) Books.
(d) Religion.

8. Which city did Zitkala-Sa and Raymond move to which made them both happy?
(a) Sacramento.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Sioux Falls.
(d) Washington D.C.

9. To what city did Zitkala-Sa and Raymond return after their travels in "Despair"?
(a) Boston.
(b) New York.
(c) Washington D.C.
(d) Chicago.

10. Why did Zitkala-Sa not attend the last hearing regarding the Osage Indians?
(a) She had a scheduling conflict.
(b) She was too ill.
(c) It was too far to travel.
(d) She was afraid of being murdered.

11. What was the name of the organization founded by Zitkala-Sa and Raymond?
(a) National Council of American Indians.
(b) American Indian Association.
(c) Native American Council.
(d) National Indian Association of America.

12. Why did the character in #132 have to dance a sun dance in the opera?
(a) To prove his worthiness to his beloved.
(b) To bring an end to the rains.
(c) To insure luck on the buffalo hunt.
(d) To bring an abundant harvest.

13. At which school did Gertrude study music?
(a) Cincinnati Conservatory of the Arts.
(b) New York Arts Academy.
(c) Boston Conservatory.
(d) The Julliard School.

14. Ohiya's children can be described as ______________ in this chapter.
(a) cruel.
(b) vivacious.
(c) undisciplined.
(d) studious.

15. In her lifetime, Zitkala-Sa had difficulty with _________________.
(a) fitting in.
(b) singing.
(c) dancing.
(d) cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the main character in Zitkala-Sa's opera?

2. What was peyote?

3. What religion did Zitkala-Sa convert to during this time?

4. Which Indians were the richest people in the world?

5. Gertrude and her husband headed to a reservation located in which state?

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