The Frontiersmen: A Narrative Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 move west to Missouri.

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

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

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

2.

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.

3.

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

Because they learn of a major white victory.

Because they grow tired of his constant complaints.

All of the given answers,

Because he insults the chief.

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 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.

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.

5.

In February 1779, what does "100 days" represent for the Rabbit clan of Delaware Indians? (from Chapter V)

It is how long they have been locked in battle with the colonists.

It is how long they plan to celebrate their victory over the British.

It is how long they plan to travel west to escape the white man.

It is how long they plan to mourn the death of their chief.

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