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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. Why does Jim take the letter from the man whom he paid to read it?
(a) The man tries to tear the letter up instead of reading it.
(b) Jim cannot understand the man's foreign accent.
(c) The man is reading the private letter out loud, and others can hear.
(d) The man is unable to read the letter.

2. What kind of animal attacks Jim when he is a boy?
(a) A dog.
(b) A snake.
(c) A mountain lion.
(d) A bear.

3. What is the name of Jim's dog?
(a) Bear.
(b) Moki.
(c) Miki.
(d) Wolf.

4. Where is Jim camping as the story opens?
(a) In the mountains above Columbia River.
(b) In the mountains above Powder River.
(c) At the base of a mountain, by Columbia River.
(d) At the base of a mountain, by Powder River.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finally reads Jim's letter to him?

2. What is Jim's Indian name?

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

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

5. Why did Jonnie and his family decide to travel west?

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