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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. How long does it take Jim to get to the Dalles?
(a) A day.
(b) A week.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two days.

2. Which of the following is an accurate description of Jim's first impressions of his siblings?
(a) He sees that his family needs his help and he wants to give it to them.
(b) He feels Jonnie is not taking care of his family properly, so he should let Jim take over.
(c) He only likes Daniel because Daniel is the only sibling who is nice to him.
(d) He doesn't like his family at all because they are not like his Indian family.

3. In literature, what is a flashback?
(a) When an author uses past tense.
(b) A trick the author uses to get the readers to feel like they are living in the story.
(c) A memory of the author.
(d) A narrative or description of a character's memory that provides background to the story.

4. What is the most likely reason Sally calls Jim "James"?
(a) Their mother called him James.
(b) Sally wants to keep their relationship formal.
(c) Jim asks her to call him James.
(d) Sally wants to show respect to her brother.

5. What is the reason Jim gives for running away from home when he was a boy?
(a) He had committed a horrible crime and was afraid he would go to jail.
(b) His uncle told him that running away was a good idea.
(c) He wanted to become a trapper just like his uncle.
(d) He hated his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jim view the task of curing meat?

2. How does Mr. Rutledge advise Jonnie when Jim starts shirking his chores?

3. What does Jim give Jonnie in place of his boots?

4. What does Jonnie believe about Jim?

5. How does Jim practice signing his name?

(see the answer key)

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