The Frontiersmen: A Narrative Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What happens, in 1813, when Black Hoof attempts to reiterate his friendship for the whites by visiting General George Tupper? (from Chapter XIII)

Black Hoof is welcomeed by Tupper and treated as an honored guest..

Black Hoof is laughed at by the guards, who refuse to let him enter.

Black Hoof is almost assassinated.

Black Hoof is prevented from completing the journey by a group of his own warriors.

2.

When Simon is walking toward the stake to be burned alive, what 'sign' deepens the Indians' belief that he is protected by the Great Spirit? (from Chapter IV)

There is a tornado that uproots the stake.

There is a severe earthquake.

There is a sudden downpour of rain.

There is a total solar eclipse.

3.

What startling change do the Americans make in their military approach in 1813? (from Chapter XIII)

They begin wearing scarlet uniforms like the British.

Both of the given answers.

Neither of the given answers.

They enter into an alliance with the Indians, which is something they have criticized the British for doing in the past.

4.

What important personal information does Simon learn from this traveler? (from Chapter V)

All of the given answers.

That Simon's brother, Benjamin, died in a battle against the British.

That Simon's parents are alive and well.

That William Leachman, the man Simon thought he had murdered, is alive.

5.

In October 1786, Blue Jacket spares the life of John May, troubled by memories of his own white father. When he encounters John May again in 1791, how does Blue Jacket treat him? (from Chapter VII)

He welcomes John May as a valued friend.

He kills John May and scalps him.

He spares John May's life for a second time.

He reminds John May of the time that he spared him, and asks May to return the favor.

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