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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. Who throws pebbles at Jim?
(a) Jonnie.
(b) Sally.
(c) Mr. Rutledge.
(d) Tom Rivers.

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

3. What does Daniel intend to do when he runs away?
(a) Find Jim and live with him.
(b) Steal a horse like Jim did.
(c) Join an Indian tribe.
(d) Go back home to Missouri.

4. Why is Jim avoiding work?
(a) He feels like the work is beneath him.
(b) He believes Jonnie should do all the work because it's his farm.
(c) Jonnie is giving him too much work.
(d) He is having an identity crisis.

5. What does the group have to do to the wagons before crossing the river?
(a) Roll them onto the ferry.
(b) Brace the wheels.
(c) Make repairs on them.
(d) Disassemble them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim foresee for the future of the region.

2. Why does Jim decide he shouldn't return to trapping in the mountains?

3. How does Jim feel about Sally calling him "James"?

4. What does Jim steal from one of the Indians when he leaves the tribe?

5. What is Jim's reaction to his own childhood memories?

(see the answer key)

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