1. How do the men convince Jim that fighting the Indians is not the best way to retrieve the cattle?
(a) They say they will probably lose if they try to fight the Indians.
(b) They say the Indians will retaliate against the settlers if they try to fight them.
(c) They are afraid some of their own men will get hurt or killed in a fight.
(d) They convince Jim that fighting would cost the lives of many of the Indians.

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

3. What is Daniel doing when Jim finds him?
(a) Trying to run away from the Indians.
(b) Tanning hides.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Sleeping.

4. How does Daniel feel about Tom?
(a) He is jealous of the attention Tom gives to Jonnie and Sally.
(b) He is jealous of the time Jim spends with Tom.
(c) He is nervous around Tom because Tom is so wild looking.
(d) He admires Tom because he is a mountain man.

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