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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A speech was given by what Oneida Indian in Chapter 4, promising to uphold the peace between the tribe and the English, but questioning the English for using Indians to fight their wars for them?
(a) La Barre.
(b) Gachadow.
(c) Garangula.
(d) Cheda.

2. In the Iroquois creation story of John Norton's in Chapter 1, Teharonghyawago is given the gift of corn from whom?
(a) The Great Turtle.
(b) His mother.
(c) Tawiskaron.
(d) The "Great Spirit."

3. The Indian Nonintercourse Act declared that all Indian land deals were invalid unless they occurred with what?
(a) Judicial approval.
(b) Presidential approval.
(c) Congressional approval.
(d) Popular vote.

4. What is the most severe and common form of smallpox, with a more extensive rash and higher fever?
(a) Variola sine eruptione.
(b) Variola minor.
(c) Variola major.
(d) Variola incubus.

5. What is a domed room dwelling used by certain Native American tribes?
(a) Wigwam.
(b) Pagoda.
(c) Tipi.
(d) Attawam.

Short Answer Questions

1. One instance of land abuse was the "guardian system," put in place by Massachusetts in what year?

2. The Indian Nonintercourse Act is the collective name given to how many statutes passed by the United States Congress?

3. Some estimates indicate case fatality rates of what percentage in Native American populations during smallpox epidemics?

4. After vaccination campaigns throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the WHO certified the eradication of smallpox in what year?

5. Delaware Indians strenuously denied the accuracy of the treaty called the Treaty of Fort Pitt in a letter to what American Indian agent in Chapter 5?

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