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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of shelter would Jim like the family to build?
(a) A cabin.
(b) A longhouse.
(c) A grasshouse.
(d) A teepee.

2. What do Jim and Tom do before breaking camp?
(a) Clean their guns.
(b) Sing songs around the campfire.
(c) Run the traps.
(d) Hunt for bear.

3. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of Jonnie's feelings toward Jim at the reunion?
(a) He doesn't like that Jim stole a horse.
(b) He doesn't like the way Jim looks.
(c) He wants Jim to take over as head of the family.
(d) He is glad that Jim is going to help his family claim land.

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

5. Who, or what, is the antagonist in the book?
(a) Jim's identity and cultural confusion.
(b) The changing culture of the West.
(c) The Indians who try to kill Jim and Daniel.
(d) Jonnie and Sally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jim referring to when he uses the word "bourgeways"?

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

3. What fact does Tom learn about Jim that surprises him?

4. What causes Jim to fear the Indians might retaliate against the settlers for his stealing the horse?

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

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