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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jonnie keeps telling Daniel to be careful. How does Jim react to this?
(a) Jim decides Jonnie would be better suited to watch over Daniel.
(b) Jim becomes afraid for Daniel's safety.
(c) Jim thinks Jonnie doesn't trust him to keep Daniel safe.
(d) Jim thinks Jonnie is a very caring older brother.

2. Why does the group go ahead and cross the river even though the weather is bad?
(a) It will actually be easier to get across in bad weather.
(b) Jonnie is in such a big hurry to get to his land that he doesn't care about safety.
(c) They have to get across before the Indians catch up with them.
(d) Jim says the weather won't get better until spring.

3. What does the group have to do to the wagons before crossing the river?
(a) Roll them onto the ferry.
(b) Disassemble them.
(c) Make repairs on them.
(d) Brace the wheels.

4. Who comes to Jim and Tom's camp?
(a) Jim's brother.
(b) Mr. Rutledge.
(c) Two Indians.
(d) Jim's uncle.

5. How does Mr. Rutledge advise Jonnie when Jim starts shirking his chores?
(a) To confront him about his responsibilities.
(b) To take food away from Jim when he doesn't do his chores.
(c) To work harder at getting Jonnie to become less like the Indians.
(d) To leave him to his own devices.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim steal from one of the Indians when he leaves the tribe?

2. What do we learn from the first four chapters about Jim's physical appearance?

3. How does Jim feel about Sally calling him "James"?

4. How did Jim's mother feel about his running away?

5. Which one of these is a disturbing memory that Jim has about the Indians?

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