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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 convince Jonnie to accept the meat he offers him?

2. What does Jim tell Sally about their uncle?

3. Jonnie keeps telling Daniel to be careful. How does Jim react to this?

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

5. What does Jim have to stop and do on his way to the Dalles?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Jim's journey to the Dalles.

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

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

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

8. What does Jim believe about Jonnie's banjo playing?

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

In chapter 17, Jim envisions changes that will happen to the region. Discuss the historical context of the changing Western landscape in the 1800's and why it is important to the stories of Jim, Jonnie, Sally and Daniel.

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