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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. Who is the author of the book we are currently studying?
(a) James Ronald Harrington
(b) T. J. Remington.
(c) Joyce Louise Compton.
(d) Eloise Jarvis McGraw.

2. What does Jim see in the Dalles that he hasn't seen for nine years?
(a) Lots of Indians.
(b) A mule.
(c) Lots of white people.
(d) Indians with scalps.

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

4. When Jim says the word "medicine," what is he referring to?
(a) The Indian religion.
(b) Personal power.
(c) Health.
(d) Healing ointment.

5. 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) Going away with Tom.
(b) Rejoining the Indian tribe.
(c) Traveling with his brother.
(d) Convincing Tom to stay with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonnie think Jim will do after the family has settled?

2. Jim only has one beaver in his traps. What is most likely the reason for this?

3. How does Jim feel about the land Jonnie has chosen?

4. How does Jim convince Jonnie to accept the meat he offers him?

5. Why does Jim's dog bite him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Jim reaches the trading post?

3. How does the group plan to travel down the Columbia river?

4. Why does Jim leave the Indian tribe?

5. How does Jim view farming differently from Jonnie?

6. What do we learn about Jim in chapter two when he receives a letter from his family?

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

8. Why do Jim and Daniel have to drive the animals through a pass?

9. Describe Jim's journey to the Dalles.

10. Describe Jim's occupation in chapter one and discuss why Jim feels it is time for a change.

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