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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following conflicts is NOT resolved by the end of the book?

2. Why does Daniel become unhappy with Jim?

3. How does Jim feel when he sees the walls of the cabin?

4. How does Jonnie's attitude change after seeing Jim's scars?

5. What identity crisis has Jim been struggling with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What argument do Sally and Jim have after the family moves into the cabin?

2. How does Jim change after returning the horse?

3. Why is Daniel unhappy with Jim in chapter fifteen?

4. What does Jim overhear Jonnie and Mr. Rutledge discussing at the beginning of chapter nine?

5. How do Jim and the men disagree about the way to retrieve the cattle?

6. How does Jim use his tracking skills to help the neighbors in chapter 12?

7. Why do you think Sally has a change of heart when Jim returns from the Indian camp in chapter fourteen?

8. How does Jonnie's attitude change when he sees Jim's scars?

9. How does Jim's verbal defense of his Indian family conflict with his inner thoughts?

10. How do Jim and Joe Meek rescue Daniel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jim steals two horses in "Moccasin Trails". Compare and contrast Jim's and Jonnie's opinions about these acts of stealing. What cultural attitudes might be affecting their opinions? What is your opinion about the horse stealing?

Essay Topic 2

Jim learns several skills from his time with the Indians and in the wilderness. Discuss two of Jim's skills and how they are used to further the plot or provide important interactions between characters.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the setting in "Moccasin Trail". How does it contribute to the story? Provide examples of ways the setting affects character's actions. How does the setting change throughout the book?

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