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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of Jonnie's feelings toward Jim at the reunion?
(a) He wants Jim to take over as head of the family.
(b) He doesn't like the way Jim looks.
(c) He doesn't like that Jim stole a horse.
(d) He is glad that Jim is going to help his family claim land.

2. When Jim says the word "medicine," what is he referring to?
(a) Healing ointment.
(b) Personal power.
(c) The Indian religion.
(d) Health.

3. How does Jim view farming?
(a) He believes it is a good choice for Jonnie but not for him -- he prefers wilderness living.
(b) He believes it is a good living for whites but not for Indians.
(c) He believes the Indians should start farming like the whites.
(d) He believes it is unnecessary because white people could wander around the wilderness for food.

4. Why is Jim's mule acting strangely one afternoon?
(a) He doesn't like doing the farmwork.
(b) He has a rock in his hoof.
(c) He senses that someone is coming.
(d) He is sick.

5. What does Jim's dog look like?
(a) A coyote.
(b) A wolf.
(c) A bear.
(d) A fox.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal attacks Jim when he is a boy?

2. How does Jim view the task of curing meat?

3. What do Jim and Tom do before breaking camp?

4. Where does Jim plan to go to have a letter read?

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

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