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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tom Black Bull feel about his first ride in the big time?

2. When Tom Black rides in Madison Square Garden, the newspaper relates that he has killed how many horses?

3. Tom Black faces a crossroads following his Madison Square Garden rodeo ride; one that starts where?

4. What is Tom Black's initial reaction to Mary Redmond's suggestions regarding a rest home?

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

Bessie Black Bull follows the 'old way' of teaching through songs. Elaborate on this Ute Indian approach to passing on their heritage. What songs does Tom Black Bull learn from his mother? What is he taught through them?

Essay Topic 2

Roundness of life is a significant theme in this story. It unfolds through Bessie Black Bull, who maintains the 'old ways' and instructs them to Tom. What is it the reader learns to look for with this theme? How does the concept of continuation within all life tie in with this 'roundness' theme? Detail the method Bessie uses to teach this intrinsic truth concerning nature.

Essay Topic 3

Tom Black earned a name for himself riding rodeo. He made good money at times. Explain why it is that Tom will never return to ride in the arena.

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