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Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt
Contributed by: Hewitt
  • 1. What tribe is Black Elk a member of?
A) The Cheyenne
B) The Apache
C) The Navajo
D) The Lakota Sioux
  • 2. What significant event does Black Elk witness in his youth?
A) The signing of the Treaty of Fort Laramie
B) The Battle of Little Bighorn
C) The Gold Rush
D) The Wounded Knee Massacre
  • 3. What does Black Elk teach about the vision he has?
A) The necessity of war
B) The futility of hope
C) The interconnectedness of all life
D) The importance of wealth
  • 4. What spiritual role does Black Elk fulfill?
A) He is an artist
B) He is a healer and a medicine man
C) He is a politician
D) He is a war chief
  • 5. In which state did Black Elk primarily reside?
A) Nebraska
B) Montana
C) South Dakota
D) New Mexico
  • 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) 1910
C) 1923
D) 1932
  • 8. What lesson does Black Elk share about vision quests?
A) They should be avoided
B) They lead to false beliefs
C) They are essential for personal strength
D) They are unnecessary
  • 9. Who recorded Black Elk's story?
A) Lewis and Clark
B) John G. Neihardt
C) Willa Cather
D) Bob Dylan
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