In the Wild West nobody thought that a slave would become a rodeo cowboy one day but this all changed when the son of a former slave became the first African American rodeo star. What do you remember about this hope inspiring book? Take the quiz below and know for sure.
Something everyone already knows
Something that may be difficult to do
Something that makes people angry
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A fun or exciting experience
A place to call your very own
A treasure that makes you rich
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He bit the animal's lip
He pushed the animal over
He sang a song to the animal
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Meal
Journey
Race
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Smart and proud
Calm and wise
Frisky and brave
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Bill was most interested in catching lizards.
Bill was most interested in the cowboys who drove thousands of steers past his parent's farm.
Bill was most interested in helping his father in the fields.
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The Pickett family spent their evenings by singing and playing banjo.
The Pickett family spent their evenings by reading the bible and praying.
The Pickett family spent their evenings by swapping stories.
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The Millers wanted to hire him, because he could draw a crowd and put on a good show.
The Millers wanted to hire him, because they wanted to help African-American cowboys.
The Millers wanted to hire him, because he was a friend of an old family friend.
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The author says that Willi Pickett was as fast as a Texas tornado and as mean as a one-eyed horned toad.
The author says that Willie Pickett was quick as a jackrabbit, more wide-eyed than a hoot owl, and curious.
The author says that Willie Pickett was an average boy that liked to have fun on the ranch.
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It was hard for him because he had to leave his family, and some people didn't want an African-American cowboy.
It was hard for him because he had to leave a job that earned lots of money for his family, and some people didn't want an African-American cowboy.
It was hard for him because he did not think he was as good as the other rodeo people, and some people didn't want an African-American cowboy.
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To show Bill they liked his skills, the people cheered and asked him to dinner.
To show Bill they liked his skills, the people clapped.
To show Bill they liked his skills, the people dropped coins in his hat.
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Bluebonnet blossoms
The Texas prairie
Parched soil
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Willie Pickett was more active than most children
Being in a rodeo is one of the most dangerous jobs
Bill Pickett's parents came from South Carolina
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Pushy
Thin
Shy
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