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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tom Black's reaction when children in the park recognize him and point him out as a killer?

2. Looking back, what does Tom know the bear would have done had he fired his rifle and missed the bear's heart?

3. When he reaches the top of the mountain, Tom Black begins to dream, and these dreams summarize his life's battle to do what?

4. When the time comes where Tom Black is looking for rehabilitation homes, what is Mary Redmond trying to do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the opening chapter, George Black Bull arrives home facing the initial crisis stoically and in control. An unspoken truth exists between George and the situation. Bessie Black Bull recognizes that her husband acted justly, in accordance with his conscience. Reflect on how they address the matter. What actions does George take? How does Bessie approach the situation? What actions does she take? What precautions does she follow?

Essay Topic 2

Thomas Black Bull was given that baptized name by the white man. But the Ute Indians select their own names by which they will be known. Tom declares he will call himself Bear's Brother. How does he come to select that name?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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