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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

Why did Britt insist upon taking Jube on his mission to rescue Elizabeth? (from Chapters 17 – 20)

He wanted the security of knowing that Jube was with him and out of danger.

He wanted Jube to learn how to be a brave American frontiersman.

He wanted to prove to the Kiowa that he was brave and victorious.

He wanted Jube to learn survival skills on the Plains.

2.

What did Deaver believe about Samuel’s mission? (from Chapters 17 – 20)

He believed Samuel would not achieve his goal to reconcile the Quaker, Comanche, Kiowa, and Texan worldviews.

He believed that Samuel was well equipped to communicate with the Comanche and Kiowa.

He believed that Samuel would succeed in helping the Comanche and Kiowa assimilate to American culture.

He believed Samuel’s cause to eradicate Comanche and Kiowa cultures was just and righteous.

3.

Why was Elizabeth allowed to sleep inside the tent? (from Chapters 5 – 8)

She promised to keep Lottie quiet.

She had agreed to become Eaten Alive’s third wife.

She showed strength by fighting back against Tabimachi.

She had adhered well enough to Comanche culture.

4.

Why did Jube make earrings? (from Chapters 5 – 8)

To be more fashionable and accepted within the tribe.

To trade with a Kiowa boy for his knife.

To sell along their travels.

To pass the time.

5.

Why did Deaver write to Dr. Reed? (from Chapter 33 – Epilogue)

To praise Samuel’s decision making and insist upon his promotion.

To offer his services to the Society of Friends Indian Committee and replace Samuel.

To expose Samuel’s decision to imprison Comanche and Kiowa headmen with the Texas government.

To chastise Dr. Reed for his requests of Samuel.

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