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

2. What sort of lodge does George Black Bull build when snow begins to show in the mountains?
(a) Round like the sun and path of the stars.
(b) A conical teepee made of animal skins.
(c) Peaked like the mountain caps.
(d) In a cave behind brush and stones.

3. While en route to rendezvous with her husband, Bessie Black Bull and her son bathe in a ritual cleansing while singing what?
(a) A song to the sunset.
(b) A song for rain.
(c) A song to the sun rising.
(d) A song for clean souls.

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

5. Twisted in spirit by first learning as a boy, then in young adulthood trying to kill memories and old influences, what happens to Tom?
(a) He makes the trek without building any legends.
(b) He builds his own false legends as he goes.
(c) He makes the transition integrating the legends.
(d) False legends arise, but he is able to remain focused.

Short Answer Questions

1. George and Bessie Black Bull are compelled to work where for the white man?

2. When Bessie Black Bull goes back to town a third time, what does she trade with Indian women in exchange for information about Blue Elk?

3. How is George Black Bull killed?

4. What happens with George Black Bull's body?

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

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