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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. Why does Jim think Jonnie has "medicine" when he plays songs?
(a) Jonnie's music helps him have a well-rounded, balanced lifestyle.
(b) Jonnie's music lulls people to sleep.
(c) Jonnie's music helps people get better when they are sick.
(d) Jonnie's music causes people to forget their troubles.

2. What does Jonnie promise Jim when he asks for his help?
(a) That he will help Jim with his trapping business.
(b) That he will pay him for his help.
(c) That he will write to their relatives in Missouri to let them know that Jim is safe.
(d) That he won't ask him for anything else.

3. In what way does Jim's dog help Daniel?
(a) He pulls a sled to move wood.
(b) He hunts for food with Daniel.
(c) He helps Daniel herd the cattle.
(d) He protects Daniel while he works.

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

5. What did Jim use to pay a man to read his letter?
(a) A bear skin.
(b) A beaver skin.
(c) A mule.
(d) A bear claw.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't the group hire Indians to take care of the animals?

2. What do the white trappers do when Jim is attacked by an animal?

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

4. How does Jim view farming?

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

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