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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jonnie headed with his family?
(a) The Dalles.
(b) Willamette Valley.
(c) By the Columbia River.
(d) By the Powder River.

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

3. How does Jonnie defend Jim's right to wear an Eagle feather?
(a) He says it's similar to their father's war medal.
(b) He says it is a part of who Jim is as a person.
(c) He says it's similar to the cross that Sally wears.
(d) He says it's similar to the hat his father gave him as a memento.

4. What identity crisis has Jim been struggling with?
(a) He feels like he should be head of the family since he is the oldest.
(b) He feels like a mountain man even though he is a farmer.
(c) He is starting to feel like a white man even though he is Indian.
(d) He feels like an Indian even though he is white.

5. What do Jim and Tom do before breaking camp?
(a) Clean their guns.
(b) Hunt for bear.
(c) Run the traps.
(d) Sing songs around the campfire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jim plan to go to have a letter read?

2. How does Jim feel about the land Jonnie has chosen?

3. Why do Mr. Rutledge, Jim and Jonnie quit working at the beginning of chapter nine?

4. What happens when Jonnie rides Jim's horse?

5. What do Jim and Sally argue about after Jim swims across the river?

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