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