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

2. What identity crisis has Jim been struggling with?
(a) He feels like an Indian even though he is white.
(b) He is starting to feel like a white man even though he is Indian.
(c) He feels like a mountain man even though he is a farmer.
(d) He feels like he should be head of the family since he is the oldest.

3. Which one of these is a disturbing memory that Jim has about the Indians?
(a) His Indian mother beating him.
(b) A woman who kills her child.
(c) A man who with a necklace of scalps.
(d) The Indians stealing from each other.

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

5. In what way does Jim's dog help Daniel?
(a) He helps Daniel herd the cattle.
(b) He protects Daniel while he works.
(c) He hunts for food with Daniel.
(d) He pulls a sled to move wood.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What fact does Tom learn about Jim that surprises him?

3. What is the title of the book we are currently studying?

4. What rumor spreads about the lone rider's horse?

5. How does Jonnie feel about Jim's past act of thievery?

(see the answer key)

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