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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 48.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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. The author, Hal Borland, symbolically compares Tom Black's multiple injuries and hospitalizations with what?
(a) His burning down the San Juan ranch.
(b) The death of his father in the avalanche.
(c) The demise of the Mexican ex-bronco rider.
(d) The image of his crippled and injured spirit.

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

5. What is it that Mary Redmond wants with Tom Black?
(a) To share pride with him.
(b) To provide assistance to him.
(c) To have control over him.
(d) To offer encouragement with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom not realize takes place whenever he is 'riding for the crowd' and as a killer?

2. Tom Black ends his journey in Part 4, Chapter 48, making a full circle from oneness with nature to hell and violence, or where?

3. When Jim Thatcher tells Bessie Black Bull that Frank No Deer's death was self-defense, what does she do?

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

5. Tom Black Bull seems to draw the broncos that do what?

(see the answer key)

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