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

Short Answer Questions

1. In a local café in Pagosa, four men are staring at Tom Black in his fancy clothes and he feels what?

2. Those who observe how Tom Black rides and lives between rides see that the ride is the only time he does what?

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

4. What does Tom Black feel later that day after he awakes from his dream?

5. When does Tom Black arrive and camp at his old campsite when he returns to locate the bear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Meo is a Mexican ex-bronco twister who takes Tom Black Bull under his belt. He will end up becoming a mentor for him. Detail what Meo does outside with Tom to quiet his life over a few hours. What wisdom does Meo share with Tom? What does Meo get Tom to do the 'old way'? What is Meo's response to Tom informing him that the 'old way' has died? What is Meo's response to Tom informing him he came to learn from Red how to be his own boss? Who does Meo inform Tom that the boss is?

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

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?

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