Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt
  • 1. What tribe is Black Elk a member of?
A) The Lakota Sioux
B) The Cheyenne
C) The Navajo
D) The Apache
  • 2. What significant event does Black Elk witness in his youth?
A) The Wounded Knee Massacre
B) The signing of the Treaty of Fort Laramie
C) The Gold Rush
D) The Battle of Little Bighorn
  • 3. What does Black Elk teach about the vision he has?
A) The interconnectedness of all life
B) The necessity of war
C) The importance of wealth
D) The futility of hope
  • 4. What spiritual role does Black Elk fulfill?
A) He is a politician
B) He is a war chief
C) He is an artist
D) He is a healer and a medicine man
  • 5. In which state did Black Elk primarily reside?
A) South Dakota
B) Nebraska
C) New Mexico
D) Montana
  • 6. How does 'Black Elk Speaks' offer insight into Native American culture?
A) By promoting assimilation
B) By discussing modern politics
C) By highlighting conflict with other tribes
D) By sharing sacred rituals and beliefs
  • 7. In what year was 'Black Elk Speaks' first published?
A) 1923
B) 1945
C) 1910
D) 1932
  • 8. What lesson does Black Elk share about vision quests?
A) They lead to false beliefs
B) They should be avoided
C) They are essential for personal strength
D) They are unnecessary
  • 9. Who recorded Black Elk's story?
A) Bob Dylan
B) Willa Cather
C) John G. Neihardt
D) Lewis and Clark
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