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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Flight of the Nez Perces.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1865 the US government sends what group to the Missouri river basin?
(a) A peace commission
(b) New soldiers fresh from the Civil War
(c) A congressional task force
(d) General Sherman's army

2. In what year was the last peace conference held, before the battle of the Little Big Horn?
(a) 1866
(b) 1890
(c) 1870
(d) 1875

3. During what war was Tecumseh killed?
(a) War of 1812
(b) Revolutionary War
(c) French and Indian War
(d) 100 Years War

4. In 1863, to where were the Nez Perces moved?
(a) Colorado
(b) Idaho
(c) Wyoming
(d) Montana

5. Along what river does Red Cloud want his people to reside?
(a) Colorado river
(b) Platte river
(c) Missouri river
(d) Raccoon river

Short Answer Questions

1. What fort do the Navajos attack in retaliation for troops destroying crops?

2. The Sioux chiefs are invited to a peace conference at what fort?

3. When the white men first appeared what was Cochise's attitude?

4. The Kiowas and Comanches go to what state to kill whites?

5. Where does Red Cloud insist his people should be allowed to trade?

(see the answer key)

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