The Frontiersmen: A Narrative Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What happens in June 1780 when Captain Byrd imports a cannon and uses it to attack Ruddell's fort? (from Chapter V)

The cannon misfires and explodes.

One shot from the cannon defeats the fort.

The cannot will not fire.

The cannon fires repeatedly and reduces Fort Ruddell to rubble.

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.

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

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.

The Shawnee all want to move west to Missouri.

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

4.

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.

The death of British Commander Proctor.

His own death.

5.

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

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

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

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