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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. The chiefs are asked to come and meet with yet another white general to talk about peace, who is this person?
(a) George Armstrong Custer
(b) William Tecumseh Sherman
(c) William Henry Harrison
(d) Winfield Scott Hancock

2. What is the most infamous battle of Red Cloud's war?
(a) The Donnor massacre
(b) The Connor massacre
(c) The Fetterman massacre
(d) The Washita massacre

3. How does Little Crow die?
(a) He is hanged for his war crimes
(b) He is killed while looking for food
(c) He is taken to Washington and killled by a firing squad
(d) He is starved to death

4. What white man tries to get these Indians to sign a peace treaty?
(a) Edward Wynkoop
(b) Kit Carson
(c) William Sheridan
(d) John Bent

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Sitting Bull go after Custer's Last Stand?

3. What event led to a widespread invasion of the West by white men?

4. Who are Red Cloud, Man Afraid of his Horses, and Dull Knife?

5. How long does Little Crow's War last?

(see the answer key)

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