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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. Blue Elk talks Tom Black Bull into doing what with the bear cub?
(a) Selling him to Jim Thatcher.
(b) Selling him to Blue Elk.
(c) Releasing him in the mountain.
(d) Chaining him in a corral.

2. How many baskets does Bessie Black Bull trade for an ax, ammunition, a hunting knife, and candy at Jim Thatcher's store?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

3. What happens during one rodeo ride in Texas requiring hospitalization for Tom Black Bull?
(a) He breaks his leg.
(b) He breaks his arm.
(c) He breaks his hip.
(d) He breaks his collarbone.

4. Tom Black Bull is left with the horses when his instructor buys a pickup and trailer, then goes to do what?
(a) Sell the horses.
(b) Attempt to collect bets.
(c) Sell his ranch.
(d) Buy beer.

5. What is Blue Elk impressed to learn about Tom Black Bull?
(a) He knows the 'old ways' have no end.
(b) He brings the 'old way' out of Blue Elk by singing.
(c) He has lived alone in the 'old ways' for two years.
(d) He knows how to sing in the 'old ways' alone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When his plowing fails, Tom Black Bull is next set to task as what?

3. How does Tom Black Bull share part of his deer kill?

4. What do Bessie and Tom Black Bull gather willow shoots and other plants for?

5. The spring after they are run out of Felice, where do Tom Black Bull and his teacher work?

(see the answer key)

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