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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. Daniel tells Jonnie about seeing a wolf and an Indian. Who has he actually seen?

2. How does the argument change Jim's attitude?

3. In what way does Jim's dog help Daniel?

4. What is the most likely reason Sally calls Jim "James"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Jonnie is defensive of Jim?

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

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

4. How does Jim help Jonnie with his aching feet?

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

6. Who is Tom Rivers?

7. How does Jonnie feel about Jim's offer of meat?

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

9. Describe Jim's journey to the Dalles.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jim learns several skills from his time with the Indians and in the wilderness. Discuss two of Jim's skills and how they are used to further the plot or provide important interactions between characters.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Sally's character development. Sally often nags Jim about his braids. What motivates her to do this? What are Sally's attitudes towards the Indians? How does Sally change in the book and why?

Essay Topic 3

How do Jim's inner struggles relate to the struggles of young people in modern times? Site three modern examples of youth struggles and compare and contrast them to Jim's struggles in "Moccasin Trail".

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