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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. How does Jim stop a man from shooting his dog?
(a) He kills the man who is trying to shoot his dog.
(b) He politely asks the man not to shoot his dog.
(c) He shoves the man's hand, causing him to miss.
(d) He knocks the man down, causing him to miss.

2. How many siblings does Jim have?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

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

4. What had Jim planned to do before he reunited with Jonnie?
(a) He had planned to keep traveling with Tom Rivers.
(b) He had planned to join the Sioux in their war with the Crow.
(c) He had planned to find his uncle.
(d) He had planned to join the Crow in their war with the Sioux.

5. What do we learn from the first four chapters about Jim's physical appearance?
(a) He looks like a white man.
(b) He looks skinny and weak.
(c) He looks overweight.
(d) He looks like an Indian.

Short Answer Questions

1. In literature, what is a flashback?

2. Jim struggles with divided loyalties between______________.

3. Why does Jonnie need Jim's help?

4. Why does Jim take the letter from the man whom he paid to read it?

5. What fact does Tom learn about Jim that surprises him?

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