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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. How does Jim view the task of curing meat?

2. How many siblings does Jim have?

3. How does Jim view farming?

4. How does Jonnie feel about Jim's past act of thievery?

5. Who takes Jim to his family?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the group plan to travel down the Columbia river?

4. Discuss Jim's bear claw necklace.

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

6. What cultural adaptations does Jim have to make in chapters 5 through 8?

7. What happens when Jim reaches the trading post?

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

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

10. Who is Tom Rivers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss Jonnie's character development. Why is he disappointed by Jim's Indian appearance, yet defensive when Sally berates Jim for his Indian braids? Does he do a good job leading and protecting his family? Cite examples of his leadership, or lack thereof. How does he change throughout the book and why?

Essay Topic 3

Outline the plot of "Moccasin Trail", labeling and summarizing each of the following: setup, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

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