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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was true about Anna Brewster Morgan?
(a) She founded the University of Kansas.
(b) She was captured by Indians.
(c) She was the best shot in the West.
(d) She organized a prairie women's group.

2. Eventually the differences between the Native Americans and the settlers caused ________________ on both sides.
(a) Illnesses.
(b) Deaths.
(c) Hostilities.
(d) Wars.

3. The disappearance of _______________ made the Native American visits less friendly.
(a) Horses.
(b) Buffalo.
(c) Turkeys.
(d) Deer.

4. What was a major source of crop devastation on the prairie?
(a) Grasshoppers.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Wolves.
(d) Prairie dogs.

5. Through which of the following did grasshoppers eat?
(a) Dust.
(b) Cows.
(c) Crops.
(d) Horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Construction on what railroad began in 1862?

2. Who cleared paths after major snowstorms?

3. The howl of coyotes and _________ would frighten settlers especially at night.

4. Where did frontier families take shelter during Indian raids?

5. Who was the Cheyenne chief who led his warriors on a killing spree through Kansas?

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