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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Mexican ex-bronco rider knows that by Tom Black Bull giving in to his violence, he will become what?

3. What does Blue Elk arrange with the agent regarding Tom Black Bull and the bear cub?

4. In regards to Blue Elk being willing to sell his own grandmother, what is his reply?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Blue Elk do in his attempt to trick Tom Black Bull to return with him to the school?

2. After Jim Woodward and the man Tom Black is relieving leave, what is Tom amazed by?

3. What transpires during Tom Black Bull's discussion with the doctor following Meo's passing?

4. What methods does Red Dillon use to teach Tom Black Bull to ride?

5. What is Tom Black doing in preparation to ride rodeo again?

6. How do Red Dillon and Tom Black Bull exercise their con at the Bernalillo rodeo?

7. How is the bear cub freed, and how is Tom Black Bull returned to the agency school?

8. How does Red Dillon use Tom Black Bull to make money on his initial scam?

9. What causes Tom Black to change his plans again when Woodward collects his sheep for the winter?

10. Who is Tom Black reminded of by Mary Redmond attempting to pressure her way into his convalescence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the opening chapter, George Black Bull arrives home facing the initial crisis stoically and in control. An unspoken truth exists between George and the situation. Bessie Black Bull recognizes that her husband acted justly, in accordance with his conscience. Reflect on how they address the matter. What actions does George take? How does Bessie approach the situation? What actions does she take? What precautions does she follow?

Essay Topic 2

Roundness of life is a significant theme in this story. It unfolds through Bessie Black Bull, who maintains the 'old ways' and instructs them to Tom. What is it the reader learns to look for with this theme? How does the concept of continuation within all life tie in with this 'roundness' theme? Detail the method Bessie uses to teach this intrinsic truth concerning nature.

Essay Topic 3

Meo is a Mexican ex-bronco twister who takes Tom Black Bull under his belt. He will end up becoming a mentor for him. Detail what Meo does outside with Tom to quiet his life over a few hours. What wisdom does Meo share with Tom? What does Meo get Tom to do the 'old way'? What is Meo's response to Tom informing him that the 'old way' has died? What is Meo's response to Tom informing him he came to learn from Red how to be his own boss? Who does Meo inform Tom that the boss is?

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