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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. Why is Jim surprised the thieves headed to the creek?

2. What offer does Meek make?

3. What does Jim challenge Daniel to do?

4. What does Jim teach Daniel while they are setting traps?

5. How do the settlers get the wagons down the hill?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jim overhear Jonnie and Mr. Rutledge discussing at the beginning of chapter nine?

3. How do Jim and Joe Meek rescue Daniel?

4. How has Sally's attitude changed towards Jim since she first reunited with him?

5. Why do you think Sally has a change of heart when Jim returns from the Indian camp in chapter fourteen?

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

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

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

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

10. Discuss Jim's Eagle Feather.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose three of the following and discuss their use in the book. Discuss why they are important, how they are used to teach us about characters, how they affect character's actions and decisions, and, if applicable, what they symbolize. (Jim's braids, Jim's eagle feather, Moki, Jim's bear claw necklace, the Keath family's cabin)

Essay Topic 2

How are racial stereotypes and racial prejudice handled in "Moccasin Trail"? Do you believe these issues are handled appropriately by the author? Cite several examples to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the use of flashbacks in "Moccasin Trail". Provide two examples, and discuss the transitions the author uses to lead the readers into the flashback, and the tense and style of the flashbacks. Why are the flashbacks necessary?

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