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

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

3. In the first four chapters, Jim is at a crossroads in his life. Which of the following paths does he NOT take into consideration before deciding where he would go next?
(a) Traveling with his brother.
(b) Rejoining the Indian tribe.
(c) Convincing Tom to stay with him.
(d) Going away with Tom.

4. How does Jim feel about Sally calling him "James"?
(a) Proud.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Like she looks down on him.
(d) He doesn't care.

5. Before Jim receives the letter, Tom believes he is half _____.
(a) Sioux.
(b) Cherokee.
(c) Hopi.
(d) Crow

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim think Jonnie has "medicine" when he plays songs?

2. Who does Jonnie think Jim looks like?

3. Who takes Jim to his family?

4. What is the title of the book we are currently studying?

5. What is the first thing Daniel wants to do when the family reaches their new land?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do we learn about Jim's family in the first four chapters?

2. What are bourgeways, and what does Jim believe about them?

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

4. Who is Tom Rivers?

5. How do Sally and Jonnie feel about Jim's physical appearance?

6. What do the Indians do for Jim after the grizzly attack?

7. Discuss Jim's bear claw necklace.

8. Why does Jim leave the Indian tribe?

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

10. What does Jim believe about Jonnie's banjo playing?

(see the answer keys)

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