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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 to leave his Indian family?
(a) He sees a brave with a blond scalp, which angers him because his mother is blond.
(b) He steals from an Indian, and is afraid the tribe will kill him.
(c) He hears that his mother is sick and wants to go home to her.
(d) He wants to explore the world.

2. How did Jim's mother feel about his running away?
(a) She wanted to see him again right up to the moment she died.
(b) She'd had a difficult time with him as a boy, so she was glad to see him go.
(c) She became so depressed from his running away that she stayed bedridden from that point forward.
(d) She never forgave him for running away.

3. What does Jim do with Jonnie's boots?
(a) Gives them to Daniel.
(b) Throws them in the river.
(c) Throws them in the fire.
(d) Repairs the holes in them.

4. How does Mr. Rutledge assure Jonnie?
(a) Tells him that Daniel loves his home so he won't run away.
(b) Tells him that all families argue sometimes.
(c) Tells him that Jim knows how to keep Daniel safe.
(d) Tells him that Jim can write an X instead of signing his name.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonnie accuse Jim of after he runs out of the house?

2. How do Jonnie and Sally know Sam Mullins?

3. Why doesn't the group hire Indians to take care of the animals?

4. What fact does Jim try to hide from Daniel?

5. What does the group have to do to the wagons before crossing the river?

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