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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 20 April, 21 April 22 April and 23 April 1875.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the final part of the trip to meet the Cheyenne, what does Captain Bourke tell the women about the Indians?
(a) The Brides for Indians program may be able to save the Indians.
(b) The Indians must be subdued by a superior military force before they can be civilized.
(c) The Indian civilization must be completely destroyed.
(d) Only by trading with the Indians can they be civilized.

2. Who is Euphemia Washington?
(a) A colored woman who wanted to go West.
(b) A colored woman whose husband beat her.
(c) A beautiful colored woman who was sold into the Brides for Indians.
(d) A "statuesque colored girl" with a beautiful voice.

3. Why does Martha decide to join the Brides for Indians program?
(a) To marry an Indian.
(b) To make money.
(c) She is afraid to be punished for helping May.
(d) To go to the West.

4. How does May describe the cowboys she sees?
(a) As colorful and festive as the books she has seen.
(b) Vulgar and difficult to get along with.
(c) Stupid, and obviously only capable of spending time with cows.
(d) Dingy, dirty, and very smelly.

5. How does Lieutenant James' wife, Abigail, treat May when she stays with the family?
(a) She is solicitous to May.
(b) She is cruel to May.
(c) She is kind to May.
(d) She is aloof toward May.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Mary initially willing to participate in the Brides for Indians program?

2. How does May describe Captain Bourke?

3. Who is Lydia Bradley?

4. How does Captain Bourke behave during the trip to the Indians?

5. Who is Sara Johnstone?

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