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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 does Jonnie think Jim looks like?
(a) The Indian chief.
(b) Sally.
(c) Himself.
(d) Daniel.

2. What style of narration does McGraw uses in Moccasin Trail?
(a) Second person.
(b) Fourth person.
(c) First person.
(d) Third person.

3. What kind of physical shape are Jim's siblings in when he first meets them?
(a) They look like they are gaining to much weight.
(b) They look robust and healthy.
(c) They look like they haven't been eating enough.
(d) They are so sick they will die if they don't get medical attention.

4. What is the most likely reason Sally calls Jim "James"?
(a) Sally wants to keep their relationship formal.
(b) Sally wants to show respect to her brother.
(c) Their mother called him James.
(d) Jim asks her to call him James.

5. What does the group have to do to the wagons before crossing the river?
(a) Make repairs on them.
(b) Roll them onto the ferry.
(c) Disassemble them.
(d) Brace the wheels.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In literature, what is a flashback?

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

4. How does Jim make sure Daniel is getting enough food?

5. What is the name of Jim's dog?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Jim leave the Indian tribe?

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

4. What disagreement do Jim and Jonnie have about the cabin?

5. Why do you think Jim named his mule Bad Medicine?

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

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

8. Why do you think the trappers did not return to check on Jim after the grizzly attacked?

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

10. What happens when Jim reaches the trading post?

(see the answer keys)

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