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

2. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of Jonnie's feelings toward Jim at the reunion?
(a) He doesn't like the way Jim looks.
(b) He doesn't like that Jim stole a horse.
(c) He wants Jim to take over as head of the family.
(d) He is glad that Jim is going to help his family claim land.

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

4. What is the most likely reason that Jonnie is defensive of Jim?
(a) Jonnie believes Jim is well-suited to take over as head of the family.
(b) Jonnie believes Jim has the right to act however he chooses.
(c) Jim reminds Jonnie of his father.
(d) Jim and Jonnie were close when they were younger.

5. What do Jim and Daniel talk about?
(a) Jim's uncle.
(b) Daniel's schoolwork.
(c) Daniel's friends back home.
(d) Jim's life in the wilderness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the argument change Jim's attitude?

2. Where is Tom planning to go after breaking camp?

3. What instrument does Jonnie play?

4. What kind of animal attacks Jim when he is a boy?

5. How does Jim treat Jonnie's injured feet?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Jim help Jonnie with his aching feet?

3. Discuss Jim's bear claw necklace.

4. How does Sally treat Jim at their first meeting?

5. Describe Jim's journey to the Dalles.

6. Why does Jim leave the Indian tribe?

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

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

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

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

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