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

2. How does Jim view the task of curing meat?
(a) He believes it is children's work.
(b) He believes it is men's work.
(c) He believes it is work that every member of the family should have a part in.
(d) He believes it is women's work.

3. Why does Jim wear the Eagle feather?
(a) His Indian father gave it to him.
(b) He earned it by leading a coup.
(c) He earned it by counting coup.
(d) His Indian mother gave it to him.

4. What instrument does Jonnie play?
(a) The piano.
(b) The banjo.
(c) The harmonica.
(d) The guitar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jim's Indian name?

2. How will the group cross the Columbia River?

3. Where is Jim camping as the story opens?

4. Which of the following is an accurate description of Jim's first impressions of his siblings?

5. What does Jim have to stop and do on his way to the Dalles?

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