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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 gold prospector do the morning after Bear's Brother spies him along the stream?
(a) He shoots one of the bear cubs.
(b) He shoots the she-bear and traps a cub.
(c) He shoots the she-bear and a cub.
(d) He traps one of the cubs.

2. After two years, George and Bessie Black Bull are in debt for how much to the white man?
(a) $42.
(b) $62.
(c) $32.
(d) $52.

3. What happens with George Black Bull's body?
(a) Bessie and Tom bury it in the 'old way'.
(b) It is never found.
(c) The sheriff has it buried in the commoner's cemetery.
(d) Animals eat it.

4. 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?
(a) Firewood.
(b) Wool.
(c) Calico.
(d) Basketry.

5. Who recognizes that Tom Black Bull and his pet bear are no threat when they arrive in town one July, and manages to calm the townsfolk?
(a) Jim Thatcher.
(b) The preacher.
(c) Blue Elk.
(d) Benny Grayback.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Bessie and Tom Black Bull gather willow shoots and other plants for?

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

3. What is Bessie Black Bull relieved about upon her return to the mountains following her second trip to Jim Thatcher's store?

4. What is Bessie's response to the situation her man has gotten into?

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

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