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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January 13, 1882, through July 4, 1882.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Captain Elliot return something to Sarah when her family starts to settle?
(a) He cared too much for her mother.
(b) She saved the Army the cost of caring for the horses.
(c) She was an example of patriotism.
(d) He wants her to become educated.

2. Why does Sarah not wear the color sunbonnet she has always wanted to?
(a) Her father liked her in a certain color.
(b) She tries to please her mother.
(c) She gets hand-me-downs from her sister.
(d) She does not have the money.

3. Why is the man who performs Albert's marriage ceremony chosen?
(a) There is nobody else.
(b) There is no charge to use him.
(c) He is a neutral party.
(d) He is Albert's father's friend.

4. How does Sarah see Ernest after he loses a leg?
(a) Fearful and alone.
(b) Strong and courageous.
(c) Weak and shallow.
(d) Young and helpless.

5. Who performs the marriage ceremony for Albert and Savannah?
(a) An Army Lieutenant.
(b) A Cavalry Captain.
(c) A Catholic Priest.
(d) A Quaker Father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harlan think his mother might do someday?

2. What does Captain Elliot do during the Indian attack?

3. What does mother think when Clover says a snake is in his bed?

4. How do Sarah's parents feel after Clover's death?

5. What had one of the slaughterers been doing to Sarah before the event?

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