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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 16 | Part 2, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the white man's idea of how the Utes should live?
(a) Hunting and fishing.
(b) Farming corn.
(c) Raising chickens and turkeys.
(d) Raising hogs.

2. Blue Elk sees Bessie Black Bull leaving the store on her second trip and steals what from her?
(a) All but the blue coat for Tom.
(b) All but a small basket.
(c) All but the red coat for Tom.
(d) All but her clothing.

3. After two years, George and Bessie Black Bull are in debt for how much to the white man?
(a) $52.
(b) $42.
(c) $32.
(d) $62.

4. What happens with George Black Bull's body?
(a) It is never found.
(b) Bessie and Tom bury it in the 'old way'.
(c) The sheriff has it buried in the commoner's cemetery.
(d) Animals eat it.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tom Black Bull is taken to his new dormitory room to get what?

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

4. Upon returning to his mountain, what does Tom Black Bull learn?

5. The other students tease Tom Black Bull about his basket weaving skill and call him what?

(see the answer key)

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