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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim steal from one of the Indians when he leaves the tribe?

2. What does Jonnie think Jim will do after the family has settled?

3. How will the group cross the Columbia River?

4. Who helps Jim after he is attacked by an animal?

5. What does Jim do to his dog after he bites him?

(see the answer key)

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