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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 32 | Part 3, Chapter 33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tom Black Bull spends much time thinking as he recovers, then decides to what?
(a) Buy the ranch and give up rodeo riding.
(b) Burn down the ranch cabin and barn.
(c) Buy the ranch and teach Utes to ride broncos.
(d) Quit rodeo riding and return to the mountain.

2. His second July riding big rodeos, Tom Black Bull's wild horse smashes into the gate and causes what injuries?
(a) Breaks the horse's neck and Tom's arm.
(b) Pierces the horse's chest, breaks Tom's arm and leg.
(c) Pierces the horse's chest, breaks Tom's leg and ribs.
(d) Pierces the horse's chest, breaks Tom's arm and ribs.

3. In regards to Blue Elk being willing to sell his own grandmother, what is his reply?
(a) She works in a town over the mountains.
(b) She teaches at a different reservation.
(c) He never knew her.
(d) She is dead.

4. Why do Tom Black Bull and his teacher bother to make the four-day ride just for the rodeo at Bernalillo?
(a) Tom stands a better chance of winning, as the rodeo is very small.
(b) So they will not be recognized and can pull a con.
(c) The rodeo there pays more than at other places.
(d) For the experience of riding Mexican horses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tom Black Bull believe it is foolish to be a farmer?

2. What happens with George Black Bull's body?

3. How many baskets does Bessie Black Bull trade for an ax, ammunition, a hunting knife, and candy at Jim Thatcher's store?

4. When late March arrives, Tom Black Bull knows the time has come for what?

5. How is George Black Bull killed?

(see the answer key)

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