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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. In Tom Black's contact with Mary Redmond, he recalls the others who tried to make him do things their way. Who are they?
(a) Blue Elk, Frank No Deer, Jim Thatcher, Red Dillon.
(b) Bessie Black Bull, Rowena Ellis, Benny Grayback, Meo.
(c) Blue Elk, Rowena Ellis, Benny Grayback, Red Dillon.
(d) Meo, Rowena Ellis, Frank No Deer, George Black Bull.

2. 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) Blue Elk.
(b) Benny Grayback.
(c) Jim Thatcher.
(d) The preacher.

3. In addition to assisting ewes and lambs through the difficulty of birth, Tom Black Bull helps protect against what?
(a) Rattlesnakes.
(b) Bears.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Racoons.

4. What is the name of the Mexican ex-bronco rider who now cooks at Tom Black Bull's new residence?
(a) Diego.
(b) Meo.
(c) Angelo.
(d) Francisco.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After two years, George and Bessie Black Bull are in debt for how much to the white man?

2. When Tom Black Bull lets some animals get ill eating green corn, he is put back in the barn for how long before he goes to the horses?

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

4. What is George Bull's demeanor when he arrives at the house following the fight?

5. When the first frost arrives, Bessie examines the pine nuts, acorns, and fish they have and decides what?

(see the answer key)

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