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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8 | Part 1, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is it that tracks the few Utes who have left the reservation to their camp?
(a) Frank No Deer.
(b) Luther Spotted Dog.
(c) Albert Left Hand.
(d) Blue Elk.

2. When Jim Thatcher tells Bessie Black Bull that Frank No Deer's death was self-defense, what does she do?
(a) She and Tom part ways, as she believes they will look for him.
(b) She returns to the Southern Ute reservation.
(c) She does not believe him, so she and Tom quickly leave town.
(d) She tells him it is too late, that George is dead.

3. Who has George Black Bull killed?
(a) Frank Live Deer.
(b) Frank Rainwater.
(c) Frank No Deer.
(d) Frank Spotted Dog.

4. In addition to warmth, why does Bessie Black Bull give her son a red blanket?
(a) Red is the color for honor.
(b) Red is the color for protection.
(c) Red is the color for trust.
(d) Red is the color for courage.

5. Twisted in spirit by first learning as a boy, then in young adulthood trying to kill memories and old influences, what happens to Tom?
(a) He makes the trek without building any legends.
(b) He makes the transition integrating the legends.
(c) He builds his own false legends as he goes.
(d) False legends arise, but he is able to remain focused.

Short Answer Questions

1. While en route to rendezvous with her husband, Bessie Black Bull and her son bathe in a ritual cleansing while singing what?

2. What sort of lodge does George Black Bull build when snow begins to show in the mountains?

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

4. What is Bessie Black Bull relieved about upon her return to the mountains following her second trip to Jim Thatcher's store?

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

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