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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. What is Bessie Black Bull relieved about upon her return to the mountains following her second trip to Jim Thatcher's store?
(a) The problem concerning Frank No Deer is resolved.
(b) She and her son can return to the Southern Ute reservation.
(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. Upon Bessie Black Bull's second trip to trade baskets at Jim Thatcher's store, what does she get?
(a) Wool material and a coat with a zipper.
(b) Wool cloth and a coat with carved antler buttons.
(c) Calico cloth and a coat with wooden buttons.
(d) Calico material and a coat with brass buttons.

3. What does Frank No Deer buy with the $15 he steals?
(a) A new suit.
(b) A plow.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Traps.

4. When the first frost arrives, Bessie examines the pine nuts, acorns, and fish they have and decides what?
(a) They needed to find additional food.
(b) The white man's supplies were better.
(c) It was better with the corn grown in the fields.
(d) This is the way it should be.

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 does not believe him, so she and Tom quickly leave town.
(c) She returns to the Southern Ute reservation.
(d) She and Tom part ways, as she believes they will look for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the gold prospector do the morning after Bear's Brother spies him along the stream?

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

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

4. What is Blue Elk impressed to learn about Tom Black Bull?

5. While en route to rendezvous with her husband, Bessie Black Bull and her son bathe in a ritual cleansing while singing what?

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