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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The War to Save the Buffalo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who said, "When the white man comes in my country he leaves a trail of blood."?
(a) Sitting Bull
(b) Red Cloud
(c) Crazy Horse
(d) Roman Nose

2. Who is sent to deal with the Kiowa Indians who are not obeying the orders given them?
(a) General Custer
(b) General Hood
(c) General Hancock
(d) General Sherman

3. When the white men first appeared what was Cochise's attitude?
(a) He ran into the hill country
(b) He moved south to Mexico
(c) He tried to live at peace
(d) He immediately tried to drive them away

4. Who is Cochise's father in law?
(a) Geronimo
(b) Baja California
(c) Manuelito
(d) Mangas Colorado

5. What Cheyennes warrior warns an Arapaho village of an impending attack by Connor's men?
(a) Little Tree
(b) Dull Knife
(c) Little Horse
(d) Standing Deer

Short Answer Questions

1. What white man tries to get these Indians to sign a peace treaty?

2. What name did the Arapaho give to the attack of Connor's men on the Arapaho village that resulted in the slaughter of 50 Indians?

3. When Cochise is imprisoned for something he did not do what is his reaction?

4. Which warrior refuses to attend thus stopping the talks?

5. The Sioux warriors force the soldiers to retreat to what fort?

(see the answer key)

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