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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Jonnie need Jim's help?
(a) He needs Jim to bury their mother.
(b) He needs Jim to help him build a cabin.
(c) He is only seventeen, so can't claim land for himself. Jim can.
(d) He needs Jim to help him take care of their younger brother, Daniel.

3. What argument do Jim and Jonnie have about the cabin?
(a) Jim and Jonnie disagree about where the cabin should be located.
(b) Jim is working on a longhouse for the family to live in, but Jonnie wants him to help with the cabin.
(c) Jim doesn't like the idea of a cabin because it ties the family down to one place.
(d) Jim believes Jonnie should use pine for the cabin instead of cedar.

4. How does Jim stop a man from shooting his dog?
(a) He knocks the man down, causing him to miss.
(b) He shoves the man's hand, causing him to miss.
(c) He politely asks the man not to shoot his dog.
(d) He kills the man who is trying to shoot his dog.

5. What did Jim use to pay a man to read his letter?
(a) A bear claw.
(b) A mule.
(c) A bear skin.
(d) A beaver skin.

6. How does Sally feel about Daniel going with Jim?
(a) She is proud of both of them.
(b) She is worried.
(c) She is happy for both of them.
(d) She is jealous.

7. When Jim reunites with his family, he realizes he has seen Daniel before. Where has he seen him?
(a) At the trading post.
(b) At a church.
(c) At the train station.
(d) In the forest.

8. What does Jim steal from one of the Indians when he leaves the tribe?
(a) A blond scalp.
(b) A bear claw necklace.
(c) A dog.
(d) A horse.

9. What is Daniel worried about after Jonnie and Sally leave?
(a) That the Indians might attack his family.
(b) That Jim might not keep him safe.
(c) That he didn't get to say goodbye to Sally.
(d) That he lost his knife in the river.

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

11. What is the name of Jim's dog?
(a) Moki.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Miki.
(d) Bear.

12. How does Jim make sure Daniel is getting enough food?
(a) He doesn't eat at all.
(b) He eats only every other day.
(c) He kills one of the cattle.
(d) He only eats a little at each meal, allowing Daniel to have most of the food.

13. What does the group have to do to the wagons before crossing the river?
(a) Disassemble them.
(b) Make repairs on them.
(c) Brace the wheels.
(d) Roll them onto the ferry.

14. What is one aspect of Jim's character or appearance about which Jonnie and Sally agree?
(a) They agree that Jim resembles Jonnie.
(b) They agree that his inability to read is appalling.
(c) They agree that Jim looks and acts like an Indian.
(d) They agree that Jim will be a good influence on Daniel.

15. How does Jonnie seem to feel about Jim's physical appearance?
(a) He approves of Jim's appearance, but is worried whether his siblings will feel the same.
(b) He seems to disapprove of Jim's appearance.
(c) He seems to like Jim's appearance.
(d) He is unaffected by Jim's appearance.

Short Answer Questions

1. In literature, what is a flashback?

2. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of Sally's feelings toward Jim at the reunion?

3. Why does Jim decide to leave his Indian family?

4. Which of these probably most influences Jim's view on farming?

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

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