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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) Roman Nose
(c) Crazy Horse
(d) Red Cloud

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

3. Who was chief of the Wdewkantons?
(a) Little Crow
(b) Red Cloud
(c) Sitting Bull
(d) Crazy Horse

4. What is the name of the Fort where the Santee Sioux are kept until they are finally put on a reservation?
(a) Fort Sherman
(b) Fort Ridgely
(c) Fort Defiance
(d) Fort Snelling

5. What is the result of Hancock's actions?
(a) He is removed from his command
(b) He is promoted
(c) He is killed
(d) He is courtmartialed

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1865 what US General was preparing a new military initiative against the Indians near the Black Hills?

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. Where do Santana and Big Tree go to attend peace talks?

4. In 1871 what Apache chief is killed?

5. Where is Little Crow finally defeated?

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