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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. What does Jim see in the Dalles that he hasn't seen for nine years?
(a) A mule.
(b) Lots of Indians.
(c) Lots of white people.
(d) Indians with scalps.

2. Before Jim receives the letter, Tom believes he is half _____.
(a) Cherokee.
(b) Sioux.
(c) Crow
(d) Hopi.

3. What does Jim steal from one of the Indians when he leaves the tribe?
(a) A blond scalp.
(b) A bear claw necklace.
(c) A horse.
(d) A dog.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Jonnie seem to feel about Jim's physical appearance?

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

5. How does Jim stop a man from shooting his dog?

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