The Nez Perce War and Chief Joseph’s Surrender
  • 1. What year did the Nez Perce War begin?
A) 1890
B) 1865
C) 1877
D) 1885
  • 2. Who was the leader of the Nez Perce during the war?
A) Sitting Bull
B) Red Cloud
C) Geronimo
D) Chief Joseph
  • 3. How many miles did the Nez Perce travel during their retreat?
A) 1,170 miles
B) 2,000 miles
C) 800 miles
D) 500 miles
  • 4. What type of warfare did the Nez Perce primarily use?
A) Siege warfare
B) Naval tactics
C) Guerrilla tactics
D) Conventional warfare
  • 5. What was the name of Chief Joseph's band?
A) Hunkpapa band
B) Lakota band
C) Wallowa band
D) Oglala band
  • 6. What was the famous quote by Chief Joseph at the time of his surrender?
A) "I will fight no more forever."
B) "This is not the end."
C) "We are not afraid."
D) "We shall overcome."
  • 7. What was the public reaction to Chief Joseph after his surrender?
A) Sympathy and admiration from many
B) Disdain and anger from citizens
C) Outrage against all Native Americans
D) Indifference from the government
  • 8. When did Chief Joseph surrender?
A) August 15, 1877
B) September 30, 1877
C) November 1, 1877
D) October 5, 1877
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