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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. What does Jim teach Daniel while they are setting traps?

2. Who, or what, is the antagonist in the book?

3. What does Jim plan to do with the horse after the men all tell him that he shouldn't have stolen it?

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

5. What is Jonnie worried about in chapter nine?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 17, what does Jim realize about the future of the region?

2. Why do you think Jim goes on his wild ride?

3. What rumors start to spread because of Jim's ride?

4. Explain Daniel's relationship with Jim throughout the book, and some of its consequences.

5. How does Jim trick Daniel into teaching him how to write his name?

6. How has Sally's attitude changed towards Jim since she first reunited with him?

7. Why do you think Jim left with Tom in chapter 16?

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

9. What is one way Jim's struggles in Moccasin Trail are similar to the struggles of some young people in our world today?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Jim's and Jonnie's views of farming. How do Jim's beliefs about land relate to issues in our modern culture? Which view do you agree with and why?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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