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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. What kind of animal attacks Jim when he is a boy?
(a) A snake.
(b) A dog.
(c) A mountain lion.
(d) A bear.

2. What does Jim tell Sally about their uncle?
(a) He was killed by an arrow in the head, then scalped.
(b) Jim doesn't know the whereabouts of his uncle.
(c) He was killed by a grizzly bear.
(d) He drowned.

3. What is the most likely reason that Jonnie is defensive of Jim?
(a) Jonnie believes Jim is well-suited to take over as head of the family.
(b) Jonnie believes Jim has the right to act however he chooses.
(c) Jim and Jonnie were close when they were younger.
(d) Jim reminds Jonnie of his father.

4. What fact does Jim try to hide from Daniel?
(a) That Jim's dog might attack them if they are not careful.
(b) That the animals are growing weak because of hunger.
(c) That they are out of food.
(d) That Indian's are trailing them.

5. What is Daniel worried about after Jonnie and Sally leave?
(a) That he didn't get to say goodbye to Sally.
(b) That Jim might not keep him safe.
(c) That the Indians might attack his family.
(d) That he lost his knife in the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jim referring to when he uses the word "bourgeways"?

2. Why does Jim think Jonnie has "medicine" when he plays songs?

3. How does Jim feel about Sally calling him "James"?

4. How does Jim make sure Daniel is getting enough food?

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

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