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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. Who takes Jim to his family?
(a) Tom Rivers.
(b) Joe Meek.
(c) Sam Mullins.
(d) Mr. Rutledge.

2. What is one aspect of Jim's character or appearance about which Jonnie and Sally agree?
(a) They agree that Jim resembles Jonnie.
(b) They agree that Jim looks and acts like an Indian.
(c) They agree that his inability to read is appalling.
(d) They agree that Jim will be a good influence on Daniel.

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

5. How does Jim feel about the land Jonnie has chosen?
(a) He believes Jonnie has chosen poorly and is apprehensive about the plowing that will change the land.
(b) He believes Jonnie has chosen well but is apprehensive about the plowing that will change the land.
(c) He believes Jonnie has chosen well and is ready to start working to clear the land.
(d) He wishes Jonnie had chosen land further from the lake because all the building will disturb the fish.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. In the first four chapters, Jim is at a crossroads in his life. Which of the following paths does he NOT take into consideration before deciding where he would go next?

5. Where does Jim go first to find someone to read his letter?

(see the answer key)

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