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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 it that Tom Black finally comes to realize he must face after his being crushed under the horse in Madison Square Garden?
(a) His killing a horse.
(b) His punctured lung.
(c) His fear.
(d) His not settling down.

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

3. Tom Black faces a crossroads following his Madison Square Garden rodeo ride; one that starts where?
(a) After another minor injury.
(b) At the brink of his death.
(c) Following a twisted ankle.
(d) A successful ride.

4. Upon returning to the ranch to recover a second time, Tom Black Bull learns what about the Mexican ex-bronco rider?
(a) He broke his neck falling from a horse.
(b) He drowned attempting a rescue in a flooded stream.
(c) He decided to commit suicide by gunshot.
(d) He decided to die in his sleep.

5. Who initially attempts to help Tom Black deal with his dreams in New York?
(a) An Indian rodeo hand.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A nurse.
(d) A preacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the beans being choked by the weeds represent?

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

3. Blue Elk tracks Bear's Brother to his mountain lodge, and upon looking around is reminded of whom?

4. Tom Black Bull is left with the horses when his instructor buys a pickup and trailer, then goes to do what?

5. His second July riding big rodeos, Tom Black Bull's wild horse smashes into the gate and causes what injuries?

(see the answer key)

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