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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. What fact does Jim try to hide from Daniel?
(a) That they are out of food.
(b) That Indian's are trailing them.
(c) That Jim's dog might attack them if they are not careful.
(d) That the animals are growing weak because of hunger.

2. What is the first thing Daniel wants to do when the family reaches their new land?
(a) Play in the woods.
(b) Swim.
(c) Fish.
(d) Hunt.

3. How does Jim convince Jonnie to accept the meat he offers him?
(a) He forces Jonnie to take the meat by threatening him.
(b) Jim says it's his job to provide meat as the new head of the family.
(c) He points out that they have to be strong for the river crossing.
(d) He tells him he has better tasting meat than anyone else in the camp.

4. What kind of animal attacks Jim when he is a boy?
(a) A bear.
(b) A dog.
(c) A snake.
(d) A mountain lion.

5. Jim only has one beaver in his traps. What is most likely the reason for this?
(a) The Indians have trapped out most of the beaver from the area.
(b) Most of the beavers have died from sickness.
(c) Jim doesn't know how to set the traps properly.
(d) Big companies have trapped out most of the beaver from the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Tom planning to go after breaking camp?

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

3. In literature, what is a flashback?

4. What does Jim see in the Dalles that he hasn't seen for nine years?

5. In what way does Jim's dog help Daniel?

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