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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jim decide he shouldn't return to trapping in the mountains?
(a) He doesn't have a partner to trap with.
(b) There isn't enough game in the mountains.
(c) He likes farming better than trapping.
(d) It's too dangerous because of the Indian war.

2. What causes Jim to fear the Indians might retaliate against the settlers for his stealing the horse?
(a) An Indian boy sees him.
(b) Several Indians see him.
(c) An Indian brave see him.
(d) An Indian woman sees him.

3. Why does Jonnie need Jim's help?
(a) He needs Jim to help him build a cabin.
(b) He needs Jim to help him take care of their younger brother, Daniel.
(c) He is only seventeen, so can't claim land for himself. Jim can.
(d) He needs Jim to bury their mother.

4. Where is Jonnie headed with his family?
(a) The Dalles.
(b) By the Powder River.
(c) Willamette Valley.
(d) By the Columbia River.

5. Before Jim receives the letter, Tom believes he is half _____.
(a) Hopi.
(b) Cherokee.
(c) Crow
(d) Sioux.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim tell himself about returning to Jonnie and Sally after his wild ride?

2. Why is Jim avoiding work?

3. Daniel tells Jonnie about seeing a wolf and an Indian. Who has he actually seen?

4. Who is the author of the book we are currently studying?

5. What does Jim think when he sees wagons about to head down a steep hill?

(see the answer key)

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