Part 4

Quiz for Document P4-4: George Caitlin, Letters and Notes (1841) and Wi-jun-jon, Pigeon’s Egg Head (The Light) Going to and Returning from Washington (c. 1837–1839)

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Question 1

George Caitlin’s painting of Wi-jun-jon reveals the artist’s contempt for the corruption and absurdity ofA. artistic practices of the period.
B. Native American culture.
C. the policies of the federal government.
D. white American culture.

Question 2

What example of “corrupting influence” does Caitlin show Wi-jun-jon carrying in his coat pockets upon his return from Washington?A. Bank notes
B. Bottles of liquor
C. Christian Bibles
D. Gold coins

Question 3

In Caitlin’s written account, the reaction of Wi-jun-jon’s community to his description of his journey is described in which of the following terms?A. Assinniboin men were envious of Wi-jun-jon.
B. Native peoples of the west were awed by the descriptions of white society.
C. The Assinniboins believed that Wi-jun-jon was deceiving them.
D. Wi-jun-jon was viewed by his people as a great political leader.

Question 4

What historic event in Native American–U.S. Government relations was taking place at the time of Wi-jun-jon’s journey to Washington D.C.?A. Indian Removal
B. Negotiation of the Treaty of Grenville
C. Tecumseh’s War
D. The Red Stick War