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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jim referring to when he uses the word "bourgeways"?
(a) Horses.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Whites.
(d) Indians.

2. What is Jim's Indian name?
(a) Talks Alot.
(b) Talks Alone.
(c) Sits Alone.
(d) Bad Medicine.

3. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of Jonnie's feelings toward Jim at the reunion?
(a) He wants Jim to take over as head of the family.
(b) He doesn't like that Jim stole a horse.
(c) He is glad that Jim is going to help his family claim land.
(d) He doesn't like the way Jim looks.

4. What is the most likely reason that Jonnie is defensive of Jim?
(a) Jonnie believes Jim is well-suited to take over as head of the family.
(b) Jim and Jonnie were close when they were younger.
(c) Jonnie believes Jim has the right to act however he chooses.
(d) Jim reminds Jonnie of his father.

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 lulls people to sleep.
(c) Jonnie's music causes people to forget their troubles.
(d) Jonnie's music helps people get better when they are sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim give Jonnie in place of his boots?

2. What does Jim have to stop and do on his way to the Dalles?

3. At the reunion, what does Sally tell Jim he should have done?

4. What age is Jim when he leaves the Indians?

5. How does Sally feel about Daniel going with Jim?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Jim named his mule Bad Medicine?

2. Who is Tom Rivers?

3. Discuss Jim's bear claw necklace.

4. Why do you think Jonnie is defensive of Jim?

5. How does the group plan to travel down the Columbia river?

6. What are bourgeways, and what does Jim believe about them?

7. What disagreement do Jim and Jonnie have about the cabin?

8. Why does Jonnie need Jim's help?

9. Why do you think Jim plans to stay with his family even after he helps them claim the land?

10. What do the Indians do for Jim after the grizzly attack?

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