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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tom Black Bull is given a single room at whose suggestion?
(a) Charley Huckleberry.
(b) Dolly Beaverfoot.
(c) Benny Grayback.
(d) Rowena Ellis.

2. What method does the Mexican ex-bronco rider use to quiet Tom Black Bull's life for a few hours?
(a) Harvesting chilies and beans.
(b) Praying in the chapel.
(c) Telling him stories of the 'old ways'.
(d) Playing his guitar and singing.

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 her clothing.
(c) All but the blue coat for Tom.
(d) All but a small basket.

4. What is Bessie Black Bull relieved about upon her return to the mountains following her second trip to Jim Thatcher's store?
(a) She and her son can return to the Southern Ute reservation.
(b) Her son will be going to the white man's school.
(c) Bear's Brother will be going to the white man's school.
(d) The problem concerning Frank No Deer is resolved.

5. When Tom Black Bull escapes from the school, what happens?
(a) He encounters the jays and chipmunks that remain his friends.
(b) He returns to his mountain and finds his lodge burned down.
(c) He goes to his mountain and the song remains in his soul.
(d) He takes up residence in his lodge as though he never left.

6. Blue Elk knows that life based on the 'old ways' contrasts starkly with how he lives and is what?
(a) Superior to his lifestyle.
(b) Inferior to his lifestyle.
(c) Comparable to his lifestyle.
(d) Identical to his lifestyle.

7. Upon Bessie Black Bull's second trip to trade baskets at Jim Thatcher's store, what does she get?
(a) Wool material and a coat with a zipper.
(b) Calico material and a coat with brass buttons.
(c) Calico cloth and a coat with wooden buttons.
(d) Wool cloth and a coat with carved antler buttons.

8. When Tom Black Bull lets some animals get ill eating green corn, he is put back in the barn for how long before he goes to the horses?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 3 weeks.

9. What happens during one rodeo ride in Texas requiring hospitalization for Tom Black Bull?
(a) He breaks his collarbone.
(b) He breaks his arm.
(c) He breaks his hip.
(d) He breaks his leg.

10. Upon returning to the school, to what task is Tom Black Bull assigned at the Cobbler's Shop?
(a) Making leashes and harnesses.
(b) Making shoes and belts.
(c) Making belts and suspenders.
(d) Making quirts and bridles.

11. Who does Tom Black Bull share a room with in the dormitory?
(a) Meo.
(b) Albert Left Hand.
(c) Luther Spotted Dog.
(d) Frank No Deer.

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

13. 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) False legends arise, but he is able to remain focused.
(c) He builds his own false legends as he goes.
(d) He makes the transition integrating the legends.

14. Two white men exit a saloon and offer Tom Black Bull how much to ride 'his horse' at the end of town?
(a) A quarter.
(b) Fifty cents.
(c) A dime.
(d) Two dollars.

15. Tom Black Bull is left with the horses when his instructor buys a pickup and trailer, then goes to do what?
(a) Buy beer.
(b) Sell the horses.
(c) Sell his ranch.
(d) Attempt to collect bets.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Tom Black Bull join with to become a bronco rider?

4. What differs between horses that Tom Black Bull rode on the sagebrush range and those that he rides on the new spread?

5. Blue Elk talks Tom Black Bull into doing what with the bear cub?

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