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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. What rumor spreads about the lone Indian rider?
(a) He could pronounce magic curses on people.
(b) He is invisible.
(c) He couldn't be harmed by bullets.
(d) He could fly.

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

3. What do we learn from the first four chapters about Jim's physical appearance?
(a) He looks skinny and weak.
(b) He looks like an Indian.
(c) He looks overweight.
(d) He looks like a white man.

4. Why did Jonnie and his family decide to travel west?
(a) They wanted to mine for gold.
(b) Jonnie's father heard there was free land in the West.
(c) They are running from the law.
(d) Jonnie's father died, and they lost their farm.

5. Why does Jim think Jonnie has "medicine" when he plays songs?
(a) Jonnie's music helps him have a well-rounded, balanced lifestyle.
(b) Jonnie's music helps people get better when they are sick.
(c) Jonnie's music causes people to forget their troubles.
(d) Jonnie's music lulls people to sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jim practice signing his name?

2. What do Jim and Sally argue about after Jim swims across the river?

3. Who does Jim run away with at age eleven?

4. How long does it take Jim to get to the Dalles?

5. Who is the first to suggest that Jim can track the cattle thieves?

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