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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Only Good Indian Is a Dead Indian.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite the warning, Connor's men are able to kill about how many indians?
(a) 50
(b) 400
(c) 100
(d) 10

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

3. What famous scout gains the trust of the Navajo?
(a) Kit Carson
(b) Cochise
(c) Bat Masterson
(d) Meriweather Lewis

4. Who absolves many of the Santee Sioux of their war crimes?
(a) Andrew Johnson
(b) Andrew Jackson
(c) Abraham Lincoln
(d) William Sherman

5. What declaration did Colorado's governor, John Evans make?
(a) It was illegal for any indian to kill any white man
(b) It was legal for any white man to kill any hostile indian
(c) It was legal for any soldier to kill any indian
(d) It was illegal for any indian to reside in Colorado

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the white men call these 5 Sioux chiefs?

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

3. What causes the Santee Sioux to want to leave the reservation?

4. What US general declared war on the Navajo and Apache?

5. Name the chief who said the following statement: "The Cheyennes do not break their word."

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