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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what disease did Gertrude's fiance die?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Measles.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Mumps.

2. Why did Zitkala-Sa not attend the last hearing regarding the Osage Indians?
(a) She was afraid of being murdered.
(b) It was too far to travel.
(c) She was too ill.
(d) She had a scheduling conflict.

3. From which tribe did the young man in #98 come?
(a) Chippewa.
(b) Cheyenne.
(c) Sioux.
(d) Lakota.

4. Why did David lose his job at the Indian Bureau?
(a) He stole some money.
(b) The job was given to a white man.
(c) He was late too many times.
(d) He came in drunk after lunch one day.

5. Tate's family did not have _________________ for food.
(a) appetites.
(b) interest.
(c) cooking utensils.
(d) money.

6. Who was the main character in Zitkala-Sa's opera?
(a) Ohiya.
(b) En-tee-tee-ueh.
(c) Coyote.
(d) Kee-lau-naw.

7. Where did Zitkala-Sa long to live?
(a) A reservation.
(b) A beach area.
(c) A city.
(d) A mountain.

8. At which school did Gertrude study music?
(a) Cincinnati Conservatory of the Arts.
(b) The Julliard School.
(c) Boston Conservatory.
(d) New York Arts Academy.

9. The Ute Indians had problems with drinking and __________________.
(a) reckless driving.
(b) playing cards.
(c) anger management.
(d) gambling.

10. How many years have passed since Gertrude was home at the Yankton Reservation?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

11. Which city did Zitkala-Sa and Raymond move to which made them both happy?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) Sioux Falls.
(c) Sacramento.
(d) Chicago.

12. What problem did Zitkala-Sa and Raymond have with Ohiya's children when they took them in?
(a) They had no formal schooling.
(b) They had no table manners.
(c) They were malnourished.
(d) They were too out of control.

13. Which of the following was NOT true about Kitkala-Sa's opera?
(a) Indians donated costumes.
(b) It was performed in Indiana.
(c) It had Indian lyrics.
(d) Indians danced in the dance scene.

14. Why did Raymond accuse Zitkala-Sa of having an affair?
(a) She was away for opera rehearsals.
(b) She would gaze longingly at another man.
(c) She spoke another man's name in her sleep.
(d) She was no longer affectionate toward him.

15. In what year did the U.S. government finally award the Utes their $3 million?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1919.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1972.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a major problem with the Indian tribe in #112?

2. What religion did Zitkala-Sa convert to during this time?

3. Who lived near the Indian village?

4. For what war did Raymond enlist?

5. The Utes won a settlement from the U.S. government in the amount of ______________ for their land.

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