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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. Why does Tom Black Bull believe it is foolish to be a farmer?
(a) Farming and gardening is women's work.
(b) His parents' farming dried in a drought.
(c) One does not turn the earth into what it does not want to be.
(d) One could pick berries and nuts that grew naturally.

2. Who recognizes that Tom Black Bull and his pet bear are no threat when they arrive in town one July, and manages to calm the townsfolk?
(a) The preacher.
(b) Blue Elk.
(c) Jim Thatcher.
(d) Benny Grayback.

3. Tom Black was obsessed with killing his past, but why does he now see that he must kill that which he has become?
(a) To get back to the wholeness that is his heritage.
(b) To get back where the 'old way' and a new one can blend.
(c) To escape his past and embark on a new future.
(d) Rid himself of his bronco riding ways and embark on a new path.

4. During his night ride at the Madison Square Garden rodeo, what parts of Tom Black's body go numb with pain?
(a) Left arm and elbow.
(b) Right arm and elbow.
(c) Right knee and ankle.
(d) Left knee and ankle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Tom Black Bull and his teacher later force a Mexican shepherd to make them food?

2. What is Blue Elk impressed to learn about Tom Black Bull?

3. Where does Tom Black ride his gentle horse?

4. What switch is taking place in Tom Black's life as he dreams of his mother's death?

5. The other students tease Tom Black Bull about his basket weaving skill and call him what?

(see the answer key)

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