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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 is Jim's response to Jonnie's question about whether he is homesick?

2. Who, or what, is the antagonist in the book?

3. What causes Jim to fear the Indians might retaliate against the settlers for his stealing the horse?

4. What does Jim foresee for the future of the region.

5. What is Daniel doing when Jim finds him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Jim goes on his wild ride?

2. What rumors start to spread because of Jim's ride?

3. Why does Jim cut off his braids in the final chapter?

4. Why does Jim have Daniel follow him into cold water?

5. What does Mr. Rutledge mean when he says Jim is struggling to find himself?

6. What is one way Jim's struggles in Moccasin Trail are similar to the struggles of some young people in our world today?

7. Explain Daniel's relationship with Jim throughout the book, and some of its consequences.

8. Why do you think Jim left with Tom in chapter 16?

9. In chapter 17, what does Jim realize about the future of the region?

10. How does Jim use his tracking skills to help the neighbors in chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

How do Jim's inner struggles relate to the struggles of young people in modern times? Site three modern examples of youth struggles and compare and contrast them to Jim's struggles in "Moccasin Trail".

Essay Topic 3

Running away is a theme woven throughout "Moccasin Trail". Discuss three examples of a character running away. Explain reasons and consequences for each example.

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