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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 12 | Part 2, Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Jim Thatcher tells Bessie Black Bull that Frank No Deer's death was self-defense, what does she do?
(a) She does not believe him, so she and Tom quickly leave town.
(b) She and Tom part ways, as she believes they will look for him.
(c) She tells him it is too late, that George is dead.
(d) She returns to the Southern Ute reservation.

2. While en route to rendezvous with her husband, Bessie Black Bull and her son bathe in a ritual cleansing while singing what?
(a) A song to the sunset.
(b) A song for rain.
(c) A song to the sun rising.
(d) A song for clean souls.

3. What do Bessie and Tom Black Bull gather willow shoots and other plants for?
(a) Lodge insulation.
(b) Winter fires.
(c) Winter basketry.
(d) Lodge mats.

4. Who is called to interpret for Tom Black Bull because he speaks only Ute?
(a) Charles Huckleberry.
(b) Blue Elk.
(c) Benny Grayback.
(d) Albert Left Hand.

5. Twisted in spirit by first learning as a boy, then in young adulthood trying to kill memories and old influences, what happens to Tom?
(a) He builds his own false legends as he goes.
(b) He makes the transition integrating the legends.
(c) False legends arise, but he is able to remain focused.
(d) He makes the trek without building any legends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the white man's idea of how the Utes should live?

2. In addition to warmth, why does Bessie Black Bull give her son a red blanket?

3. Who has George Black Bull killed?

4. Who is it that tracks the few Utes who have left the reservation to their camp?

5. Blue Elk tracks Bear's Brother to his mountain lodge, and upon looking around is reminded of whom?

(see the answer key)

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