The Frontiersmen: A Narrative Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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

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

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

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

2.

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

Because they grow tired of his constant complaints.

Because he insults the chief.

Because they learn of a major white victory.

All of the given answers,

3.

When Blue Jacket encounters Charley Van Swearingen, his own little brother, what does Blue Jacket do? (from Chapter IX)

Adopts him into the tribe.

Kills and scalps him.

None of the given answers.

Shares a memory-filled evening with him, then parts from him forever.

4.

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 total solar eclipse.

There is a severe earthquake.

There is a tornado that uproots the stake.

There is a sudden downpour of rain.

5.

In the spring of 1779, what best describes the Shawnee Nation's attitude toward the white settlers? (from Chapter V)

The Shawnee all want to adopt the ways of the white settlers and stay at peace.

The Shawnee all want to move west to Missouri.

Some Shawnee want to stay and fight, while others want to move west to Missouri.

The Shawnee all want to stay and fight against the whites.

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