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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 Daniel intend to do when he runs away?
2. Which of the following has NOT changed by the end of the book?
3. What do Jonnie and Sally do when Jim returns?
4. What have some of the other men told Joe about Jim's role in retrieving the cattle?
5. What offer does Meek make?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens when Jim tries to return the horse?
2. How does Jim use his tracking skills to help the neighbors in chapter 12?
3. What does Jonnie do when Jim starts shirking his chores in chapter 10?
4. Why does Jim cut off his braids in the final chapter?
5. Discuss Jim's Eagle Feather.
6. How does Jim trick Daniel into teaching him how to write his name?
7. Why do you think Jim left with Tom in chapter 16?
8. How does Jim's verbal defense of his Indian family conflict with his inner thoughts?
9. Why is Daniel unhappy with Jim in chapter fifteen?
10. What is one way Jim's struggles in Moccasin Trail are similar to the struggles of some young people in our world today?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Running away is a theme woven throughout "Moccasin Trail". Discuss three examples of a character running away. Explain reasons and consequences for each example.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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