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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jim view farming?
(a) He believes it is a good living for whites but not for Indians.
(b) He believes the Indians should start farming like the whites.
(c) He believes it is unnecessary because white people could wander around the wilderness for food.
(d) He believes it is a good choice for Jonnie but not for him -- he prefers wilderness living.

2. Which of these probably most influences Jim's view on farming?
(a) Mr. Rutledge.
(b) Jonnie.
(c) The Indians he grew up with.
(d) His mother and father.

3. Why doesn't the group hire Indians to take care of the animals?
(a) They are afraid the Indians will steal all the animals.
(b) They know they will not get all the animals back if they hire Indians.
(c) There are no Indians available for the job.
(d) The whites are at war with the Indians.

4. How does Jonnie feel about Jim's past act of thievery?
(a) He believes Jim had the right to steal, given the situation.
(b) He believes it was wrong for Jim to steal.
(c) He admires the bravery Jim displayed when stealing.
(d) He doesn't care one way or the other.

5. How will the group cross the Columbia River?
(a) They will take their wagons across one at a time on the ferry.
(b) They will ford the river.
(c) They will put their wagons on rafts, and float fifty miles down river.
(d) They will go fifty miles down the river to a bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does Jim's dog help Daniel?

2. What does Jim see in the Dalles that he hasn't seen for nine years?

3. How does Jonnie seem to feel about Jim's physical appearance?

4. What does Jim tell Sally about their uncle?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Jim plans to stay with his family even after he helps them claim the land?

2. How does Daniel use Moki to help with his work?

3. What is a flashback? Give an example from the book.

4. What is Daniel's reaction to Jim at their first meeting?

5. How do Jim's plans change in chapter two?

6. Why does Bad Medicine act strangely in chapter eight?

7. Why do you think Jonnie is defensive of Jim?

8. What cultural adaptations does Jim have to make in chapters 5 through 8?

9. How do Jonnie and Sally feel about Daniel going with Jim?

10. What happens when Jim reaches the trading post?

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