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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 have to stop and do on his way to the Dalles?

2. What is the name of Jim's dog?

3. What does the group have to do to the wagons before crossing the river?

4. Why does the group go ahead and cross the river even though the weather is bad?

5. How does Jim convince Jonnie to accept the meat he offers him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Jim reaches the trading post?

3. What does Jim think about in the first chapter?

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Jim's journey to the Dalles.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Jim's relationships with each of these characters: Jonnie, Sally and Daniel.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss Mr. Rutledge's role in "Moccasin Trail". Is he a crucial part of the story? Why or why not? Describe his relationship with Jonnie and with Jim. How would the book have been different without him?

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