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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 church.
(c) A farm.
(d) The train station.

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

3. How does Jonnie feel about Jim's past act of thievery?
(a) He admires the bravery Jim displayed when stealing.
(b) He believes Jim had the right to steal, given the situation.
(c) He believes it was wrong for Jim to steal.
(d) He doesn't care one way or the other.

4. What instrument does Jonnie play?
(a) The harmonica.
(b) The banjo.
(c) The guitar.
(d) The piano.

5. 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?
(a) Traveling with his brother.
(b) Going away with Tom.
(c) Convincing Tom to stay with him.
(d) Rejoining the Indian tribe.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jim says the word "medicine," what is he referring to?

2. Why does Jim decide to leave his Indian family?

3. Who takes Jim to his family?

4. What do we learn from the first four chapters about Jim's physical appearance?

5. What is the reason Jim gives for running away from home when he was a boy?

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