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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Red Apple Country 1884 to 1887: The Journey; The First Day at School.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Yankton Indians were part of which Indian nation?
(a) Cheyenne.
(b) Lakota.
(c) Sioux.
(d) Chippewa.

2. The baby in #13 grew up to sign a treaty with the U.S. government to give away how much Indian land?
(a) 11 million acres.
(b) 2 million acres.
(c) 5 acres.
(d) 500,000 acres.

3. What is the meaning of Zitkala-Sa?
(a) Red bird.
(b) Blue skies.
(c) Mountaintop.
(d) Wise owl.

4. A white woman tossed Gertrude around like ______________.
(a) a doll.
(b) a rug.
(c) a rag.
(d) an animal.

5. How did Gertrude travel to the boarding school?
(a) Train.
(b) Wagon.
(c) Carriage.
(d) Horseback.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Gertrude's last name as a girl?

2. According to Gertrude's mother, who were the only people who had their hair cut off?

3. What role did Cloud Elk have in the tribe?

4. The U.S. government forced Tate to send David to _____________________.

5. Who was the U.S. Army captain who wanted to remove Indian infants from their homes?

(see the answer key)

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