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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. What does Jim do with Jonnie's boots?
(a) Repairs the holes in them.
(b) Throws them in the fire.
(c) Gives them to Daniel.
(d) Throws them in the river.

2. How do Jonnie and Sally know Sam Mullins?
(a) He camped with them at the Dalles.
(b) He is from the same town they are from.
(c) He camped with them at Powder river.
(d) He helped them down the Columbia river.

3. What does Jim tell Sally about their uncle?
(a) Jim doesn't know the whereabouts of his uncle.
(b) He was killed by a grizzly bear.
(c) He was killed by an arrow in the head, then scalped.
(d) He drowned.

4. Where does Jim go first to find someone to read his letter?
(a) The train station.
(b) The trading post.
(c) A farm.
(d) A church.

5. How long does it take Jim to get to the Dalles?
(a) A week.
(b) A day.
(c) Two days.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Jim receives the letter, Tom believes he is half _____.

2. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of Jonnie's feelings toward Jim at the reunion?

3. What does Jonnie promise Jim when he asks for his help?

4. Why is Jim's mule acting strangely one afternoon?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jim leave the Indian tribe?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Tom Rivers?

9. Why does Jonnie need Jim's help?

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

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