1. How did Jim's mother feel about his running away?
(a) She wanted to see him again right up to the moment she died.
(b) She never forgave him for running away.
(c) She became so depressed from his running away that she stayed bedridden from that point forward.
(d) She'd had a difficult time with him as a boy, so she was glad to see him go.

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

3. What do Jim and Daniel talk about?
(a) Jim's life in the wilderness.
(b) Daniel's friends back home.
(c) Jim's uncle.
(d) Daniel's schoolwork.

4. How does Jim feel about the land Jonnie has chosen?
(a) He believes Jonnie has chosen poorly and is apprehensive about the plowing that will change the land.
(b) He believes Jonnie has chosen well but is apprehensive about the plowing that will change the land.
(c) He wishes Jonnie had chosen land further from the lake because all the building will disturb the fish.
(d) He believes Jonnie has chosen well and is ready to start working to clear the land.

5. How does Jim convince Jonnie to accept the meat he offers him?
(a) He tells him he has better tasting meat than anyone else in the camp.
(b) He points out that they have to be strong for the river crossing.
(c) Jim says it's his job to provide meat as the new head of the family.
(d) He forces Jonnie to take the meat by threatening him.