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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 realize when Tom talks to Mr. Rutledge?
(a) Tom wants to join an Indian tribe.
(b) Tom is unable to trap by himself.
(c) Tom doesn't know how to read.
(d) Tom is incredibly lonely.

2. Whose approval is Jim looking for the most when he signs his name?
(a) Tom River's.
(b) Mr. Rutledge's.
(c) Jonnie's.
(d) The land surveyor's.

3. What is Daniel doing when Jim finds him?
(a) Trying to run away from the Indians.
(b) Tanning hides.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Hunting.

4. Which of the following has NOT changed by the end of the book?
(a) Jim's attitude towards the farmwork.
(b) Williamette Valley.
(c) Jonnie's desire for Jim to be a part of the family.
(d) Sally's desire for Jim to cut his braids.

5. What have some of the other men told Joe about Jim's role in retrieving the cattle?
(a) They say Jim endangered all of them by stealing a horse.
(b) They say Jim was able to trick the Indians because he is part Indian.
(c) They say they couldn't have gotten the cattle back without Jim's help.
(d) They say Jim endangered all of them by trying to put the horse back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim throw pebbles at Daniel?

2. What does Sally tell Jim that prompts him to leave the house?

3. What does Jim tell himself about returning to Jonnie and Sally after his wild ride?

4. What rumor spreads about the lone rider's horse?

5. What does Jim realize after talking with the man from the wagon train?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Jim goes on his wild ride?

2. Why do you think Jim left with Tom in chapter 16?

3. What rumors start to spread because of Jim's ride?

4. What is one way Jim's struggles in Moccasin Trail are similar to the struggles of some young people in our world today?

5. Why does Jim cut off his braids in the final chapter?

6. How do the cabin walls make Jim feel?

7. How does Jim change after returning the horse?

8. What happens when Jim tries to return the horse?

9. How does Jim's verbal defense of his Indian family conflict with his inner thoughts?

10. Compare Jim's view of stealing the horse with the view of the other men.

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