Bass Reeves Questions

Many films mistakenly depict the old West as having a "homogeneous" population. What does homogenous mean?

• Diverse

• Uniform

• Adventurous

• Opportunistic

What can you infer about Native Americans during Westward Expansion?

• They were respected by lawmakers

• They were mistreated by the U.S.

• They were well represented in the U.S. government

• They were sought after to teach survival skills to settlers

Why did Bass Reeves first head to Indian Territory?

• He was hired to patrol the land as a U.S. Marsha

• He wanted to learn survival skills from Native Americans

• He was fluent in many Native languages

• He could live as a free man under tribal law

Who would be most likely to take advantage of the Homestead Act?

• Farmers

• Native Americans

• Shop owners

• Scientists

U.S. marshal is to sheriff as governor is to:

• Voter

• Criminal

• Mayor

• Boss

In which modern-day U.S. state did Bass Reeves hone his tracking skills?

• Kansas

• Oklahoma

• Texas

• Arkansas

Bass Reeves often used subterfuge to outsmart bad guys. What is a synonym of subterfuge?

• Sincerity

• Threats

• Trickery

• Humor

What can you conclude about Bass Reeves from his approach to capturing fugitives?

• He was strong

• He had a temper

• He had a quick draw

• He was resourceful

What event brought Reeves's career as a U.S. marshal to an end?

• The Civil War ended

• The "Old West" era came to an end

• Oklahoma became a state

• The Homestead Act was passed

Which of the following statements is a fact?

• Bass Reeves made the right decision when he decided to become a marshal

• “The Lone Ranger” is a realistic depiction frontier life

• Wyatt Earp was a better Marshal than Bass Reeves

• Bass Reeves spoke many Native languages