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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. Who finally reads Jim's letter to him?
(a) Adam Russell.
(b) The man who tries to shoot Jim's dog.
(c) Mr. Rutledge.
(d) Jonnie Keath.

2. Where is Tom planning to go after breaking camp?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Colorado.
(c) Oregon.
(d) California.

3. Which of the following does Jim NOT do on his wild ride through the countryside?
(a) Wear very little clothing.
(b) Wear war paint.
(c) Scare people.
(d) Kill livestock.

4. What does Jim tell himself about returning to Jonnie and Sally after his wild ride?
(a) He is returning because Sally would be heartbroken if he left.
(b) He is returning because Jonnie needs his help.
(c) He is returning because he left his mule and dog behind.
(d) He is returning because he wants to convince Daniel to run away.

5. How will the group cross the Columbia River?
(a) They will put their wagons on rafts, and float fifty miles down river.
(b) They will take their wagons across one at a time on the ferry.
(c) They will ford the river.
(d) They will go fifty miles down the river to a bridge.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Jim feel about the land Jonnie has chosen?

4. What does Jim tell Sally about their uncle?

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

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