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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 had Jim planned to do before he reunited with Jonnie?

2. What is one way that Jim shows off for Daniel at the reunion?

3. How does Jim treat Jonnie's injured feet?

4. What fact does Tom learn about Jim that surprises him?

5. Why does Jonnie need Jim's help?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Jim's occupation in chapter one and discuss why Jim feels it is time for a change.

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

5. What happens when Jim reaches the trading post?

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

7. How does Jim view farming differently from Jonnie?

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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