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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thomas suggest as a name for the band?
(a) Prairie Dog Blues.
(b) Buffalo Bills.
(c) Snow Geese.
(d) Coyote Springs.

2. When does Thomas write Reservation Blues?
(a) When he is ready to give up writing.
(b) He did not write Reservation Blues.
(c) Two hours after he sat down.
(d) It took him almost a month to write the song.

3. What type of songs does Thomas say the band needs?
(a) Native American songs.
(b) Songs that can be used for dancing.
(c) Original music.
(d) Songs that tell a story.

4. What do Victor and Junior do after the show?
(a) Pass out.
(b) Sit in the bar and drink.
(c) Go off with two women.
(d) Load the equipment.

5. What is the name of the Indian reservation where a black man comes at the beginning of the book?
(a) Spokane Indian Reservation.
(b) Butte Pass Indian Reservation.
(c) Hiawatha Indian Reservation.
(d) Praire Dog Indian Reservation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David find out about his nephew, Michael?

2. Why won't Robert shake hands with Thomas?

3. How many generations has Big Mom seen come and go?

4. How does Robert know he needs a particular woman?

5. What does Thomas realize about Chess when they first talk?

(see the answer key)

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