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Questions 1-5 of 26:

1.

Why was Britt wary of Tissoyo at first? (from Chapters 9 – 12)

He saw that Tissoyo did not live a traditional lifestyle.

He did not know how Tissoyo’s worldview would influence his actions.

He believed Tissoyo was trying to trick him.

He recognized Tissoyo from the raid.

2.

What factor influenced the Comanche’s untempered violence? (from Chapters 13 – 16)

The loss of tribal elders and storytellers to epidemics spread by American settlers.

Their anger toward the American government and settlers.

The loss of tribal members to American assimilation.

The influence of their captives’ cultures on their own.

3.

Why did Deaver write to Dr. Reed? (from Chapter 33 – Epilogue)

To chastise Dr. Reed for his requests of Samuel.

To praise Samuel’s decision making and insist upon his promotion.

To expose Samuel’s decision to imprison Comanche and Kiowa headmen with the Texas government.

To offer his services to the Society of Friends Indian Committee and replace Samuel.

4.

What did Deaver believe about Samuel’s mission? (from Chapters 17 – 20)

He believed that Samuel would succeed in helping the Comanche and Kiowa assimilate to American culture.

He believed Samuel would not achieve his goal to reconcile the Quaker, Comanche, Kiowa, and Texan worldviews.

He believed Samuel’s cause to eradicate Comanche and Kiowa cultures was just and righteous.

He believed that Samuel was well equipped to communicate with the Comanche and Kiowa.

5.

Why did a band of Kiowa try to trap Britt and his freighting partners? (from Chapters 25 – 28)

So Aperian Crow could confront him about Jube's escape.

To steal rations they felt they deserved.

To pressure Britt to stop freighting for the agency.

To steal Britt’s horses.

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