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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Jim plan to go to have a letter read?
(a) The Dalles.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Oregon.
(d) Powder River.

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

4. Jim only has one beaver in his traps. What is most likely the reason for this?
(a) Jim doesn't know how to set the traps properly.
(b) The Indians have trapped out most of the beaver from the area.
(c) Big companies have trapped out most of the beaver from the area.
(d) Most of the beavers have died from sickness.

5. What is the most likely reason Sally calls Jim "James"?
(a) Jim asks her to call him James.
(b) Sally wants to keep their relationship formal.
(c) Sally wants to show respect to her brother.
(d) Their mother called him James.

6. How does Jim convince Jonnie to accept the meat he offers him?
(a) He forces Jonnie to take the meat by threatening him.
(b) Jim says it's his job to provide meat as the new head of the family.
(c) He tells him he has better tasting meat than anyone else in the camp.
(d) He points out that they have to be strong for the river crossing.

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

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

9. What does Jim give Jonnie in place of his boots?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Sandals.
(c) Moccasins.
(d) New boots.

10. Why is Jim's mule acting strangely one afternoon?
(a) He doesn't like doing the farmwork.
(b) He has a rock in his hoof.
(c) He senses that someone is coming.
(d) He is sick.

11. What kind of animal attacks Jim when he is a boy?
(a) A bear.
(b) A snake.
(c) A dog.
(d) A mountain lion.

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

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

14. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of Sally's feelings toward Jim at the reunion?
(a) She is resentful to Jim for running away.
(b) She doesn't like the way Jim looks.
(c) She wishes Jim had died in the wilderness.
(d) She wants to protect Daniel from Jim's influence.

15. How does Jim treat Jonnie's injured feet?
(a) With ointments.
(b) With alcohal.
(c) With warm water.
(d) With herbs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim tell Sally about their uncle?

2. What age is Jim when he leaves the Indians?

3. In literature, what is a flashback?

4. What do the white trappers do when Jim is attacked by an animal?

5. Who takes Jim to his family?

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