The Frontiersmen: A Narrative Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In early 1792, whom does George Washington call on to train an army to fight the Indians? (from Chapter VIII)

Simon Girty.

Arthur St. Clair.

Daniel Boone.

Simon Kenton.

2.

After 20 days of Simon's captivity, why does the Indian council suddenly vote for him to be killed? (from Chapter IV)

Because they learn of a major white victory.

All of the given answers,

Because they grow tired of his constant complaints.

Because he insults the chief.

3.

When a wounded Indian named Leaning Tree is captured by the colonists in December 1784, what does he tell Simon? (from Chapter VI)

That young Tecumseh will burn them all at the stake when he comes to power, to avenge Leaning Tree's death.

That young Tecumseh will one day do great things for the Shawnee people.

He tells Simon nothing, refusing to speak to a white man, even on his deathbed.

That he has seen a vision of peace between the Indians and the white settlers.

4.

When Simon is walking toward the stake to be burned alive, what 'sign' deepens the Indians' belief that he is protected by the Great Spirit? (from Chapter IV)

There is a severe earthquake.

There is a total solar eclipse.

There is a sudden downpour of rain.

There is a tornado that uproots the stake.

5.

Who is Captain Peter Drouillard? (from Chapter IV)

Simon's blood brother.

The officer in charge of the colony's militia.

The British officer who takes Simon away from the Indians.

None of the given answers.

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