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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 42.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Having begun to reevaluate his life, Tom Black Bull returns to the hotel and refuses to comply with orders to do what?
(a) Ride in the next rodeo.
(b) Take care of the horses.
(c) Prepare for the next con.
(d) Return to his instructor's spread.

2. Walking up the street, Tom Black recognizes what Indian across the road that now looks like a skid row character?
(a) Benny Grayback, the old head man.
(b) Luther Spotted Dog, his former roommate.
(c) Blue Elk, who used to trick him.
(d) Charley Huckleberry, a former council member.

3. In a local café in Pagosa, four men are staring at Tom Black in his fancy clothes and he feels what?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Proud of his status.
(c) Self-conscious.
(d) Self-confident.

4. When Tom Black Bull realizes he has been betrayed by Blue Elk, what does he fight for?
(a) The endurance of his spirit and frustration.
(b) The life of his spirit and freedom.
(c) His anger and frustration.
(d) The duration of his pride.

5. Tom Black moves on to Thatcher's Market where he purchases what?
(a) Work clothes, to change his image.
(b) A new western hat.
(c) A blue coat with brass buttons.
(d) More practical, casual clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. West of Corpus Christi, Tom Black Bull assesses his life and his riding skills. How many horses have died under him?

2. Where does Tom Black leave his clothes bag while he walks up the street?

3. Tom Black Bull emerges a new man after purchasing new clothing and going to the barber, and draws the attention of whom?

4. Tom Black Bull's ego and sense of adventure are fed by what as he assesses himself west of Corpus Christi?

5. How does Tom Black get back to Pagosa?

(see the answer key)

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