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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. Why does Jim decide he shouldn't return to trapping in the mountains?
(a) There isn't enough game in the mountains.
(b) He likes farming better than trapping.
(c) He doesn't have a partner to trap with.
(d) It's too dangerous because of the Indian war.

2. How do Jonnie and Sally know Sam Mullins?
(a) He camped with them at Powder river.
(b) He is from the same town they are from.
(c) He camped with them at the Dalles.
(d) He helped them down the Columbia river.

3. What does Jim want to do for Jonnie?
(a) Teach him how to ride a mule.
(b) Get him a mule.
(c) Get him a horse.
(d) Teach him how to ride a horse.

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

5. What rumor spreads about the lone Indian rider?
(a) He could fly.
(b) He is invisible.
(c) He couldn't be harmed by bullets.
(d) He could pronounce magic curses on people.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Jonnie think Jim looks like?

3. What argument do Jim and Jonnie have about the cabin?

4. What is Jim's reaction to his own childhood memories?

5. Who throws pebbles at Jim?

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