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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Nerburn play cards?
(a) He felt it led to gambling.
(b) He had never learned how to play.
(c) He disapproved of playing cards.
(d) He thought it was a waste of time.

2. What Indian had counseled reaching out a hand of peace to the white people?
(a) Black Kettle.
(b) Running Horse.
(c) Sitting Bull.
(d) Black Stag.

3. What did Dan like about Nerburn?
(a) He was quiet.
(b) He was polite.
(c) He wasn't trying to be an Indian.
(d) He was thoughtful.

4. In what year was the book updated?
(a) 2003.
(b) 2002.
(c) 2001.
(d) 2004.

5. On what reservation had Nerburn worked several years before?
(a) The Dakota Black Hills Reservation.
(b) The Red Lake Objibwe Reservation.
(c) The Sacred Buffalo Reservation,
(d) The Red Dog Reservation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the old Indian's dog?

2. How were the reservations defined on Nerburn's map?

3. How did Nerburn feel when he was among the Indians?

4. What was the author doing when the seed for this book was planted in his mind?

5. What request did the Indian woman have when she called Nerburn?

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