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