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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. What do Jim and Daniel do with the mink?
(a) They roast it over the fire and eat it.
(b) They give it to Jim's dog to eat.
(c) They cure the meat and save it for the family.
(d) They eat it raw.

2. Who comes to Jim and Tom's camp?
(a) Jim's brother.
(b) Mr. Rutledge.
(c) Jim's uncle.
(d) Two Indians.

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

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 and is ready to start working to clear 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 but is apprehensive about the plowing that will change the land.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of these is a disturbing memory that Jim has about the Indians?

2. What does Jonnie believe about Jim?

3. How do Jonnie and Sally know Sam Mullins?

4. Who does Jim often take with him when he slips away from his work?

5. What kind of shelter would Jim like the family to build?

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