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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 38 | Part 3, Chapter 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tom Black Bull believe it is foolish to be a farmer?
(a) One could pick berries and nuts that grew naturally.
(b) One does not turn the earth into what it does not want to be.
(c) His parents' farming dried in a drought.
(d) Farming and gardening is women's work.

2. What does Tom Black Bull do to relieve his anger when Red Dillon enters him into rodeo bronco riding competitions to cheat?
(a) Vents it in every legal way he can.
(b) Vents it in any way he can.
(c) Quits riding altogether.
(d) Vents it in every illegal way he can.

3. What does Red Dillon represent?
(a) The helpful capability of the white man.
(b) The protective nature of the white rancher.
(c) The twisted spirit of the white man.
(d) The commercial ability of the white man.

4. The wild bronco is a symbol of Tom Black Bull's what?
(a) Spirit before being twisted by the white man.
(b) Spirit after being twisted by the white man.
(c) Love of the outdoors before being twisted by the white man.
(d) Love of nature before being twisted by the white man.

5. What is Tom Black's reaction when children in the park recognize him and point him out as a killer?
(a) He ignores them outwardly, but inside it tears him apart.
(b) It does not bother him in the least.
(c) He is saddened, knowing that it is children who are affected.
(d) He points back at them, says they are next.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Mexican ex-bronco rider knows that by Tom Black Bull giving in to his violence, he will become what?

2. Tom Black Bull is given a single room at whose suggestion?

3. Tom Black faces a crossroads following his Madison Square Garden rodeo ride; one that starts where?

4. The other students tease Tom Black Bull about his basket weaving skill and call him what?

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

(see the answer key)

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