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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Blue Elk talks Tom Black Bull into doing what with the bear cub?
(a) Selling him to Jim Thatcher.
(b) Chaining him in a corral.
(c) Releasing him in the mountain.
(d) Selling him to Blue Elk.

3. What is the white man's idea of how the Utes should live?
(a) Raising hogs.
(b) Raising chickens and turkeys.
(c) Farming corn.
(d) Hunting and fishing.

4. What is George Bull's demeanor when he arrives at the house following the fight?
(a) Nervous, but in control.
(b) Calm and controlled.
(c) Frantic and upset.
(d) Worried and in fear.

5. What happens during one rodeo ride in Texas requiring hospitalization for Tom Black Bull?
(a) He breaks his arm.
(b) He breaks his collarbone.
(c) He breaks his hip.
(d) He breaks his leg.

6. In addition to warmth, why does Bessie Black Bull give her son a red blanket?
(a) Red is the color for protection.
(b) Red is the color for honor.
(c) Red is the color for trust.
(d) Red is the color for courage.

7. Tom Black Bull tells Benny Grayback that he will agree to acclimate under what condition?
(a) If he can retrieve items from his lodge.
(b) If they will let his brother, Bear, free.
(c) If he can visit his parents' graves.
(d) If he can eat Indian meals.

8. What is Bessie's response to the situation her man has gotten into?
(a) She collects her son and departs - George acted foolishly, in anger.
(b) She questions George - what has he done to be chased by the white man.
(c) She understands an unspoken truth - George acted justly, according to his conscience.
(d) She chastises her husband - he has gotten his family into deep trouble.

9. The spring after they are run out of Felice, where do Tom Black Bull and his teacher work?
(a) Eastern New Mexico and the Oklahoma panhandle.
(b) Southwestern Kansas and the Oklahoma panhandle.
(c) Southern Colorado.
(d) Northern Texas and the Oklahoma panhandle.

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

11. What is it that Tom Black Bull admires for sale in a store window when he arrives in Bayfield with Albert Left Hand?
(a) A horse blanket.
(b) A rifle.
(c) A jacket with brass buttons.
(d) A saddle.

12. Blue Elk sees Bessie Black Bull leaving the store on her second trip and steals what from her?
(a) All but her clothing.
(b) All but the red coat for Tom.
(c) All but the blue coat for Tom.
(d) All but a small basket.

13. Who has George Black Bull killed?
(a) Frank Rainwater.
(b) Frank Spotted Dog.
(c) Frank Live Deer.
(d) Frank No Deer.

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

15. Upon returning to his mountain, what does Tom Black Bull learn?
(a) He still remembers the songs of his spirit.
(b) He has lost much of his 'old ways' knowledge.
(c) His spirit remains pure.
(d) His spirit is becoming polluted.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tom Black Bull is taken to his new dormitory room to get what?

3. Upon returning to the school, to what task is Tom Black Bull assigned at the Cobbler's Shop?

4. After Tom Black Bull's injury heals they go to Colorado, but his instructor is unable to pull the con, so what happens?

5. While en route to rendezvous with her husband, Bessie Black Bull and her son bathe in a ritual cleansing while singing what?

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