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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. What does Jim give Jonnie in place of his boots?

2. Who takes Jim to his family?

3. Where is Jonnie headed with his family?

4. Jim struggles with divided loyalties between______________.

5. Where does Jim plan to go to have a letter read?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Daniel use Moki to help with his work?

9. Describe Jim's journey to the Dalles.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The main characters in "Moccasin Trail" have to make many adaptations. Discuss environmental, cultural, and familial adaptations Jim, Sally, Jonnie and Daniel must make.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Jim's and Jonnie's views of farming. How do Jim's beliefs about land relate to issues in our modern culture? Which view do you agree with and why?

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