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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim take the letter from the man whom he paid to read it?

2. How does Jim stop a man from shooting his dog?

3. What does Jim do to his dog after he bites him?

4. How many siblings does Jim have?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do we learn about Jim's family in the first four chapters?

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Tom Rivers?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In chapter 17, Jim envisions changes that will happen to the region. Discuss the historical context of the changing Western landscape in the 1800's and why it is important to the stories of Jim, Jonnie, Sally and Daniel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss cultural attitudes towards learning and education in "Moccasin Trail". Compare and contrast the Indian's view of learning with the white's, citing examples.

Essay Topic 3

Jim steals two horses in "Moccasin Trails". Compare and contrast Jim's and Jonnie's opinions about these acts of stealing. What cultural attitudes might be affecting their opinions? What is your opinion about the horse stealing?

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