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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 16 | Part 2, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George and Bessie Black Bull are compelled to work where for the white man?
(a) The sheep ranch.
(b) The steelmill.
(c) The sawmill.
(d) The cattle ranch.

2. How does Tom Black Bull share part of his deer kill?
(a) With the sheriff.
(b) With Jim Thatcher.
(c) With a bear.
(d) With Blue Elk.

3. What is Blue Elk impressed to learn about Tom Black Bull?
(a) He has lived alone in the 'old ways' for two years.
(b) He brings the 'old way' out of Blue Elk by singing.
(c) He knows the 'old ways' have no end.
(d) He knows how to sing in the 'old ways' alone.

4. How does Blue Elk trick Tom Black Bull into agreeing to go to the agency school?
(a) Believing he needs to learn the white man's ways.
(b) Believing he needs to teach his people.
(c) Believing the townsfolk will hunt his cub bear unless he does.
(d) Believing the 'old ways' are dead.

5. How is George Black Bull killed?
(a) He drowns.
(b) Shot by the sheriff.
(c) Strangled by Blue Elk.
(d) In an avalanche.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do George and Bessie Black Bull opt for when the white man's method of support fails?

2. What happens with George Black Bull's body?

3. Blue Elk tracks Bear's Brother to his mountain lodge, and upon looking around is reminded of whom?

4. What does Jim Thatcher tell Bessie Black Bull regarding Blue Elk following her encounter with the Indian women who initially tease her?

5. In addition to warmth, why does Bessie Black Bull give her son a red blanket?

(see the answer key)

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