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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. George and Bessie Black Bull are compelled to work where for the white man?
(a) The sawmill.
(b) The sheep ranch.
(c) The steelmill.
(d) The cattle ranch.

2. What is the powerful, violent force directing Tom Black Bull's life while he is in training on the San Juan ranch?
(a) His instructor.
(b) The 'old way'.
(c) The Mexican ex-bronco rider.
(d) The horses.

3. His second July riding big rodeos, Tom Black Bull's wild horse smashes into the gate and causes what injuries?
(a) Breaks the horse's neck and Tom's arm.
(b) Pierces the horse's chest, breaks Tom's leg and ribs.
(c) Pierces the horse's chest, breaks Tom's arm and ribs.
(d) Pierces the horse's chest, breaks Tom's arm and leg.

4. West of Corpus Christi, Tom Black Bull assesses his life and his riding skills. How many horses have died under him?
(a) 1 at this point.
(b) None.
(c) 3 at this point.
(d) 2 at this point.

5. 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 for rain.
(b) A song for clean souls.
(c) A song to the sun rising.
(d) A song to the sunset.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the rodeo a wild ride of, literally and figuratively?

2. During his night ride at the Madison Square Garden rodeo, what parts of Tom Black's body go numb with pain?

3. Tom Black Bull spends much time thinking as he recovers, then decides to what?

4. Blue Elk sees Bessie Black Bull leaving the store on her second trip and steals what from her?

5. Tom Black wants to start over again; however, according to the code of the rodeo, where does he have to start?

(see the answer key)

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