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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Brother of the Crows, Chapters 19 through 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was not a quality of the Crow Indians?
(a) They were family oriented.
(b) They were artisans.
(c) They were fisherman.
(d) They were proud and brave.

2. What did John Johnston give The Swan after marrying her?
(a) A fancy red silk dress.
(b) A Tennessee rifle with powder and shot.
(c) A big brown dog.
(d) A diamond ring.

3. What did Joe Robidoux do to rival trader Manuel Lisa to prevent Lisa from trading with the Pawnee?
(a) He had the Shoshoni kidnap Lisa.
(b) He locked Lisa in a cellar.
(c) He got Lisa so drunk that Lisa passed out.
(d) He had Lisa arrested on false charges of theft.

4. What role did Crow Indian women have in the tribal council?
(a) They served refreshments during council meetings.
(b) They led the council and presided over it.
(c) They were allowed to attend council and offer their wisdom.
(d) They had no role and were not allowed to attend council.

5. What did Waving Grass claim her relationship with Johnston was?
(a) She claimed to be his cousin.
(b) She claimed to be his mother.
(c) She claimed to be his wife.
(d) She claimed to be his sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Johnston prepare his cabin for the winter in Chapter 9?

2. What was the name of the steamer that brought Johnston from St. Louis to St. Joseph when he first came west to become a trapper?

3. What kind of rifle did Joe Robidoux sell Johnston?

4. What happened to Mrs. Morgan as a result of the Indian attack on her family?

5. What did Johnston have to do to his own horse at the beginning of Chapter 8 because he had pushed it so hard?

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