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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 12 | Part 2, Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way is the gold prospector injured?
(a) Bleeding profusely from his leg.
(b) A twisted ankle.
(c) A fractured leg bone.
(d) Bleeding profusely from his arm.

2. How is George Black Bull killed?
(a) He drowns.
(b) In an avalanche.
(c) Strangled by Blue Elk.
(d) Shot by the sheriff.

3. Who has George Black Bull killed?
(a) Frank Rainwater.
(b) Frank No Deer.
(c) Frank Spotted Dog.
(d) Frank Live Deer.

4. What does the introductory poem summarize?
(a) The tragedy of the demise of American Indian legends.
(b) The demise of some, but not all, American Indian tribes.
(c) The tragedy of the demise of the American Wild West.
(d) The pathos of the demise of the American Indian way.

5. 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 her clothing.
(c) All but a small basket.
(d) All but the red coat for Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Blue Elk talks Tom Black Bull into doing what with the bear cub?

2. Tom Black Bull's parents teach him the methods of building lodges, preparing food for winter, and what else?

3. Twisted in spirit by first learning as a boy, then in young adulthood trying to kill memories and old influences, what happens to Tom?

4. What is George Bull's demeanor when he arrives at the house following the fight?

5. After two years, George and Bessie Black Bull are in debt for how much to the white man?

(see the answer key)

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