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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 through 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first to suggest that Jim can track the cattle thieves?
(a) Mr. Rutledge.
(b) Sally Keath.
(c) Sam Mullins.
(d) Joe Meek.

2. Why does Jim believe the thieves are Indian, not white?
(a) He finds an arrow in a fencepost.
(b) They didn't put weight down on their boots like white men would.
(c) He finds the boots and clothes they left behind in the woods.
(d) They left bare footprints as well as bootprints.

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

4. Where is Jim camping as the story opens?
(a) At the base of a mountain, by Columbia River.
(b) In the mountains above Columbia River.
(c) At the base of a mountain, by Powder River.
(d) In the mountains above Powder River.

5. How does Sally use a picture of Jim and Jonnie?
(a) She tries to get Jim to work harder.
(b) She tries to get Jim to be nicer to Jonnie.
(c) She tries to get Jim to cut his hair.
(d) She tries to make Jim tell her about his childhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the reunion, what does Sally tell Jim he should have done?

2. What fact does Jim try to hide from Daniel?

3. How does Jim stop a man from shooting his dog?

4. How does Jim feel when he sees the walls of the cabin?

5. What does Mr. Rutledge believe about Jim?

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