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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Bessie Black Bull relieved about upon her return to the mountains following her second trip to Jim Thatcher's store?
(a) She and her son can return to the Southern Ute reservation.
(b) The problem concerning Frank No Deer is resolved.
(c) Her son will be going to the white man's school.
(d) Bear's Brother will be going to the white man's school.

2. What do George and Bessie Black Bull opt for when the white man's method of support fails?
(a) Smoking venison and fish they do not eat.
(b) Smoking sheep and fish they do not eat.
(c) Smoking coyotes and fish they do not eat.
(d) Smoking cattle and fish they do not eat.

3. Tom Black Bull is taken to his new dormitory room to get what?
(a) A Holy Bible.
(b) White man's food.
(c) White man's clothes.
(d) Pencils and paper.

4. In addition to warmth, why does Bessie Black Bull give her son a red blanket?
(a) Red is the color for courage.
(b) Red is the color for protection.
(c) Red is the color for honor.
(d) Red is the color for trust.

5. When Tom Black Bull grabs the saddle to steady himself on one bronco, he is chewed out for not riding what?
(a) Smooth.
(b) Sharp.
(c) Smart.
(d) Clean.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author, Hal Borland, symbolically compares Tom Black's multiple injuries and hospitalizations with what?

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

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

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

5. He will soon be out of the hospital and on his way to mend, so what does Tom Black do with his dreams and nightmares at this stage?

(see the answer key)

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