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

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

3. Why does Jim decide to leave his Indian family?
(a) He hears that his mother is sick and wants to go home to her.
(b) He sees a brave with a blond scalp, which angers him because his mother is blond.
(c) He wants to explore the world.
(d) He steals from an Indian, and is afraid the tribe will kill him.

4. Where is Jonnie headed with his family?
(a) Willamette Valley.
(b) By the Powder River.
(c) By the Columbia River.
(d) The Dalles.

5. What fact does Tom learn about Jim that surprises him?
(a) Jim is a trapper.
(b) Jim has a brother.
(c) Jim owns a dog.
(d) Jim has lived with Indians.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jim's mother feel about his running away?

2. Why does Jonnie need Jim's help?

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

4. What age is Jim when he leaves the Indians?

5. Who is the author of the book we are currently studying?

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