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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If you include the one killed in Aztec, which is not in the records, Tom Black determines he has killed how many horses before his ride in Madison Square Garden?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

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

3. How does Tom Black Bull feel about his first ride in the big time?
(a) Pleased, it far exceeded average.
(b) Annoyed, it was less than average.
(c) Displeased, it was only average.
(d) Satisfied, it was better than average.

4. In regards to Blue Elk being willing to sell his own grandmother, what is his reply?
(a) She teaches at a different reservation.
(b) He never knew her.
(c) She works in a town over the mountains.
(d) She is dead.

5. When Tom Black Bull is entered in the first rodeo in Aztec, what is he instructed to do?
(a) Win each ride.
(b) Ride hard, but honestly.
(c) Ride in a betting scam.
(d) Ride without getting hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. In New York, Tom dreams of back-country rodeos, the San Juan ranch, his mother, and mountains, but all the dreams end how?

2. Until he heals more, Tom Black accepts a job doing what that will not be too hard on him?

3. Tom Black Bull tells Benny Grayback that he will agree to acclimate under what condition?

4. The circle the stars make is juxtaposed to the squareness of what?

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?

(see the answer key)

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