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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jim go first to find someone to read his letter?
(a) The trading post.
(b) A farm.
(c) A church.
(d) The train station.

2. Why does Jonnie need Jim's help?
(a) He needs Jim to bury their mother.
(b) He needs Jim to help him take care of their younger brother, Daniel.
(c) He is only seventeen, so can't claim land for himself. Jim can.
(d) He needs Jim to help him build a cabin.

3. Where does Jim plan to go to have a letter read?
(a) Missouri.
(b) Oregon.
(c) The Dalles.
(d) Powder River.

4. How does Jonnie seem to feel about Jim's physical appearance?
(a) He seems to disapprove of Jim's appearance.
(b) He is unaffected by Jim's appearance.
(c) He seems to like Jim's appearance.
(d) He approves of Jim's appearance, but is worried whether his siblings will feel the same.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jonnie promise Jim when he asks for his help?

3. Jim only has one beaver in his traps. What is most likely the reason for this?

4. What is the name of Jim's dog?

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

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