Geronimo (1993) Comprehension

What is Geronimo’s role within his Apache tribe?

• Medicine man
  

•  Warrior leader

•  Scout

1. Which historical event forms the backdrop of the movie?
   
   
   
   

• 1. The Indian Removal Act

• 1. The Battle of Little Bighorn

• 1. The Apache Wars

• 1. 
     The Trail of Tears

1. What is General Crook’s approach to dealing with the Apache?
   
   
   
   

• 1. A) Military force alone

• 1. B) Negotiation and diplomacy

• 1. C) Ignoring their resistance

• 1. D) Capturing their leaders by deception

1. What role does Al Sieber, played by Robert Duvall, serve in the film?
   
   
   

• 1. 
     U.S. Army scout

• 1. Apache scout

• 1. Indian agent

• 1. Civilian translator

1. Why does Geronimo initially agree to surrender?
   
   Best Answer

• 1. He is tired of fighting

• 1. 
     He wants to protect his people

• 1. He believes the U.S. government will honor their promises

• 1. He is betrayed by his tribe

1. What motivates Lieutenant Gatewood to act as a negotiator with Geronimo?
   
   
   
   

• 1. A) He admires Geronimo’s leadership

• 1. B) He is ordered to by General Crook

• 1. C) He is sympathetic to the Apache’s plight

• 1. D) All of the above

1. What causes Geronimo to break his agreement with the U.S. government?
   
   
   

• 1. A) Treachery by white settlers

• 1. B) False imprisonment of his people

• 1. C) Disrespect toward his culture

• 1. D) Broken promises and poor treatment

How does Al Sieber feel about the U.S. government’s treatment of the Apache?

• He fully supports the government

• He sympathizes with the Apache but follows orders

• He is indifferent to their plight

• He believes the Apache should be eliminated

1. What tactic does Geronimo and his warriors use against the U.S. Army?
   

• 1. Negotiation

• 1. Fortified defense positions

• 1. Open-field battles

• 1. Guerrilla warfare

1. What happens to General Crook after Geronimo escapes custody?
   

• 1. He is removed from his post

• 1. He is promoted

• 1. He continues to pursue Geronimo

• 1. He retires voluntarily