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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21 – 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Peter McCullough related to Jeanne McCullough?
(a) Peter is Jeanne's father.
(b) Peter is Jeanne’s grandfather.
(c) Peter is Jeanne's cousin.
(d) Peter is Jeanne's great-grandfather.

2. What is the name of the boy that was kidnapped and killed by Indians a month before the raid on Eli’s family’s home?
(a) Tom Whipple.
(b) Miles Wallace.
(c) Amado Batista.
(d) Owen Wister.

3. What is the name of Prairie Flower’s sister in the novel?
(a) Charges the Enemy.
(b) Walks Softly.
(c) Daisy.
(d) Hates Work.

4. What is the name of Eli’s older brother?
(a) James.
(b) Martin.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Edward.

5. How is Eli McCullough related to Jeanne McCullough?
(a) Eli is Jeanne's father.
(b) Eli is Jeanne's great-uncle.
(c) Eli is Jeanne’s great-grandfather.
(d) Eli is Jeanne's grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is described in Chapter Eighteen as “a younger version of the Colonel, the pinnacle of manly attainment”?

2. What is the date of Peter’s first diary entry in Chapter Fifteen?

3. What is the name of Jeanne McCullough’s eldest brother?

4. What Indian tribe do the people belong to that have raided Eli’s home and kidnapped him in Chapter Four?

5. What is the name that the Indians give to Eli McCullough during his captivity?

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