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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 rumor spreads about the lone rider's horse?
(a) He has wings.
(b) He is made of fire.
(c) He is invisible.
(d) His mane consists of white flames.

2. How does Jim practice signing his name?
(a) He makes Daniel write his name over and over until he memorizes how to write it.
(b) He has Daniel write his name on a piece of bark and uses that to practice.
(c) He finds where Daniel has written his name on some paper and uses that to practice.
(d) He asks Daniel to help him practice.

3. Why did Jonnie and his family decide to travel west?
(a) Jonnie's father heard there was free land in the West.
(b) They wanted to mine for gold.
(c) They are running from the law.
(d) Jonnie's father died, and they lost their farm.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jonnie think Jim looks like?

2. What is the most likely reason Sally calls Jim "James"?

3. What do Jonnie and Sally do when Jim returns?

4. How does Mr. Rutledge advise Jonnie when Jim starts shirking his chores?

5. What is one aspect of Jim's character or appearance about which Jonnie and Sally agree?

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