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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the argument change Jim's attitude?
(a) Jim agrees to build the cabin with cedar.
(b) Jim refuses to give Jonnie any more help with the cabin.
(c) Jim agrees that Jonnie has chosen a good location for the cabin.
(d) Jim starts helping Jonnie with the cabin, though he still believes it isn't the best shelter for the family.

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

3. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of Sally's feelings toward Jim at the reunion?
(a) She wants to protect Daniel from Jim's influence.
(b) She wishes Jim had died in the wilderness.
(c) She doesn't like the way Jim looks.
(d) She is resentful to Jim for running away.

4. 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 doesn't like his family at all because they are not like his Indian family.
(c) He only likes Daniel because Daniel is the only sibling who is nice to him.
(d) He feels Jonnie is not taking care of his family properly, so he should let Jim take over.

5. Where does Jim plan to go to have a letter read?
(a) Powder River.
(b) Missouri.
(c) The Dalles.
(d) Oregon.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jim says the word "medicine," what is he referring to?

2. Who helps Jim after he is attacked by an animal?

3. What does Jim steal from one of the Indians when he leaves the tribe?

4. How do Sally and Jonnie feel about Jim's decision to stay with the family?

5. What age is Jim when he leaves the Indians?

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