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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. Why does the group go ahead and cross the river even though the weather is bad?
(a) Jonnie is in such a big hurry to get to his land that he doesn't care about safety.
(b) It will actually be easier to get across in bad weather.
(c) They have to get across before the Indians catch up with them.
(d) Jim says the weather won't get better until spring.

2. What is the reason Jim gives for running away from home when he was a boy?
(a) He wanted to become a trapper just like his uncle.
(b) His uncle told him that running away was a good idea.
(c) He hated his family.
(d) He had committed a horrible crime and was afraid he would go to jail.

3. Who is the first to suggest that Jim can track the cattle thieves?
(a) Sam Mullins.
(b) Sally Keath.
(c) Mr. Rutledge.
(d) Joe Meek.

4. What is Jim's "medicine song"?
(a) The twenty-third Psalm.
(b) The National Anthem.
(c) A song his Indian mother taught him.
(d) The Lord's Prayer.

5. What does Jonnie think Jim will do after the family has settled?
(a) Get a job in the nearest town.
(b) Stay with the family to help with the farm.
(c) Leave the family and go back to the wilderness.
(d) Camp nearby so he can visit the family often.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't the group hire Indians to take care of the animals?

2. Where is Jim camping as the story opens?

3. What will Jim and Daniel do with the animals?

4. What is Jim's response to Jonnie's question about whether he is homesick?

5. How does Jim convince Jonnie to accept the meat he offers him?

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