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

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

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

Black Hoof is almost assassinated.

2.

Whose death does Tecumseh foretell will occur during the battle in October 1813? (from Chapter XIII)

The death of Simon Kenton.

The death of his brother, Lowawluwaysica.

His own death.

The death of British Commander Proctor.

3.

In 1813, why does Simon agree to leave Kentucky and accompany troops led by General Shelby? (from Chapter XIII)

His old friend, Chief Logan, has asked him to come.

He is feeling restless and wants to explore new territory.

To search for his son, Simon Kenton Jr., who has been captured by Indians.

All of the given answers.

4.

When a wounded Indian named Leaning Tree is captured by the colonists in December 1784, what does he tell Simon? (from Chapter VI)

That young Tecumseh will burn them all at the stake when he comes to power, to avenge Leaning Tree's death.

He tells Simon nothing, refusing to speak to a white man, even on his deathbed.

That he has seen a vision of peace between the Indians and the white settlers.

That young Tecumseh will one day do great things for the Shawnee people.

5.

After 20 days of Simon's captivity, why does the Indian council suddenly vote for him to be killed? (from Chapter IV)

Because he insults the chief.

All of the given answers,

Because they grow tired of his constant complaints.

Because they learn of a major white victory.

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