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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. How will the group cross the Columbia River?

3. What does Jim give Jonnie in place of his boots?

4. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of Jonnie's feelings toward Jim at the reunion?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do we learn about Jim in chapter two when he receives a letter from his family?

4. Why does Jonnie need Jim's help?

5. What happens when Jim reaches the trading post?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe Jim's journey to the Dalles.

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss two of the following events and how they impacted characters' decisions and actions. Tell whether these events are important to the story, and how the story might have been different without them, and what, if any, changes they cause to characters. (The grizzly attack, Indians stealing the settlers' cattle, Tom's visit, Daniel's running away.)

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