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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. Where is Jonnie headed with his family?
(a) The Dalles.
(b) By the Columbia River.
(c) By the Powder River.
(d) Willamette Valley.

2. How does Sally feel about Daniel going with Jim?
(a) She is jealous.
(b) She is happy for both of them.
(c) She is worried.
(d) She is proud of both of them.

3. How many siblings does Jim have?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

4. How does Jim convince Jonnie to accept the meat he offers him?
(a) He points out that they have to be strong for the river crossing.
(b) He forces Jonnie to take the meat by threatening him.
(c) Jim says it's his job to provide meat as the new head of the family.
(d) He tells him he has better tasting meat than anyone else in the camp.

5. Why does Jim's dog bite him?
(a) Jim is trying to pull a thorn out of the dog's skin.
(b) Jim is trying to wrestle meat away from the dog.
(c) The dog is rabid.
(d) The dog is wild because it is part wolf.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim take the letter from the man whom he paid to read it?

2. Jonnie keeps telling Daniel to be careful. How does Jim react to this?

3. What had Jim planned to do before he reunited with Jonnie?

4. Why do Mr. Rutledge, Jim and Jonnie quit working at the beginning of chapter nine?

5. How does Jim make sure Daniel is getting enough food?

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