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