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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The author, Hal Borland, symbolically compares Tom Black's multiple injuries and hospitalizations with what?
2. Upon returning to the ranch to recover a second time, Tom Black Bull learns what about the Mexican ex-bronco rider?
3. Starved, what does Tom Bull begin cooking for his next meal following breakfast on his initial day at work?
4. One night, Tom Black dreams that Blue Elk is speaking to him as though he is still a boy, stating the 'old ways' are gone and Tom must learn to read, write, and what else?
5. Looking back, what does Tom know the bear would have done had he fired his rifle and missed the bear's heart?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
George and Bessie Black Bull live the winter with their son in the mountains. How do they prepare for the winter the 'old way'? What do they do for food? What clothing do they make? Where will they live? How will they keep warm?
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 42, Tom accepts a simple job of shepherding when he comes back to Pagosa to recover. When he is alone with the sheep, what is he surprised by? What are the memories that flood back? How does he adjust to the simple life as he recuperates and makes plans to return to the rodeo?
Essay Topic 3
When his nurse in New York, Mary Redmond, attempts to pressure herself into his rehabilitation, Tom Black recalls others and the patterns they utilized in trapping him. Elaborate on those used by Blue Elk, Rowena Ellis, Benny Grayback, and Red Dillon. Are they attempting to help him or use him? What about Mary?
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