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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) Her son will be going to the white man's school.
(c) She and her son can return to the Southern Ute reservation.
(d) Bear's Brother will be going to the white man's school.

2. Blue Elk talks Tom Black Bull into doing what with the bear cub?
(a) Selling him to Blue Elk.
(b) Selling him to Jim Thatcher.
(c) Chaining him in a corral.
(d) Releasing him in the mountain.

3. Blue Elk tracks Bear's Brother to his mountain lodge, and upon looking around is reminded of whom?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) His woman.

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) This is the way it should be.
(c) The white man's supplies were better.
(d) It was better with the corn grown in the fields.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Bessie Black Bull and her son wait for two days to ensure that no one follows them en route to their rendezvous with her husband?

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

3. In regards to Blue Elk being willing to sell his own grandmother, what is his reply?

4. Upon Bessie Black Bull's second trip to trade baskets at Jim Thatcher's store, what does she get?

5. How does Blue Elk trick Tom Black Bull into agreeing to go to the agency school?

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