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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. Why did Jonnie and his family decide to travel west?
(a) They are running from the law.
(b) They wanted to mine for gold.
(c) Jonnie's father heard there was free land in the West.
(d) Jonnie's father died, and they lost their farm.

2. What does Jim do to his dog after he bites him?
(a) Pins him to the ground.
(b) Throws him in the river.
(c) Kicks him.
(d) Bites his ear.

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

4. What does Jim see in the Dalles that he hasn't seen for nine years?
(a) Lots of Indians.
(b) Lots of white people.
(c) Indians with scalps.
(d) A mule.

5. How does Jim view farming?
(a) He believes it is a good choice for Jonnie but not for him -- he prefers wilderness living.
(b) He believes it is a good living for whites but not for Indians.
(c) He believes it is unnecessary because white people could wander around the wilderness for food.
(d) He believes the Indians should start farming like the whites.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Jim, Sally and Jonnie feel about chores?

2. Jim struggles with divided loyalties between______________.

3. How do Jonnie and Sally know Sam Mullins?

4. Where is Jim camping as the story opens?

5. Who does Jim run away with at age eleven?

(see the answer key)

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