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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 24 | Part 3, Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The main character, a Ute boy, first learns the Indian legends, keeps them alive, and then lives with white men. What happens to him, ultimately?
(a) He absorbs the white man's ways, and forever forgets the 'old ways'.
(b) The 'old ways' are driven from his life.
(c) The white man's ways gradually fade the 'old ways' from memory.
(d) His 'old ways are integrated with his new life.

2. The other students tease Tom Black Bull about his basket weaving skill and call him what?
(a) Basket Woman.
(b) She-bear.
(c) Baby Bear.
(d) Bear's Sister.

3. Upon returning to the school, to what task is Tom Black Bull assigned at the Cobbler's Shop?
(a) Making leashes and harnesses.
(b) Making belts and suspenders.
(c) Making quirts and bridles.
(d) Making shoes and belts.

4. 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 transition integrating the legends.
(b) False legends arise, but he is able to remain focused.
(c) He builds his own false legends as he goes.
(d) He makes the trek without building any legends.

5. After Tom Black Bull escapes the school, what old Indian tracker is sent with Benny Grayback to find him?
(a) Fish.
(b) Eagle Eye.
(c) Raven.
(d) Night Owl.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to assisting ewes and lambs through the difficulty of birth, Tom Black Bull helps protect against what?

2. Upon returning to his mountain, what does Tom Black Bull learn?

3. How does Tom Black Bull share part of his deer kill?

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

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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