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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 12 | Part 2, Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many baskets does Bessie Black Bull trade for an ax, ammunition, a hunting knife, and candy at Jim Thatcher's store?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

3. Blue Elk sees Bessie Black Bull leaving the store on her second trip and steals what from her?
(a) All but the red coat for Tom.
(b) All but the blue coat for Tom.
(c) All but her clothing.
(d) All but a small basket.

4. Blue Elk tracks Bear's Brother to his mountain lodge, and upon looking around is reminded of whom?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) His woman.

5. While en route to rendezvous with her husband, Bessie Black Bull and her son bathe in a ritual cleansing while singing what?
(a) A song for rain.
(b) A song for clean souls.
(c) A song to the sunset.
(d) A song to the sun rising.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Upon Bessie Black Bull's second trip to trade baskets at Jim Thatcher's store, what does she get?

3. What does the gold prospector do the morning after Bear's Brother spies him along the stream?

4. Who is called to interpret for Tom Black Bull because he speaks only Ute?

5. When the first frost arrives, Bessie examines the pine nuts, acorns, and fish they have and decides what?

(see the answer key)

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