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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 reaction to his own childhood memories?

2. How does Jim deal with the two guards?

3. Why is Jim avoiding work?

4. What identity crisis has Jim been struggling with?

5. What does Jim realize when Tom talks to Mr. Rutledge?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Daniel unhappy with Jim in chapter fifteen?

2. How do Jim and Joe Meek rescue Daniel?

3. What argument do Sally and Jim have after the family moves into the cabin?

4. What happens when Jim tries to return the horse?

5. What does Jim do after his ride?

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

7. How do the cabin walls make Jim feel?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Jim's and Jonnie's views of farming. How do Jim's beliefs about land relate to issues in our modern culture? Which view do you agree with and why?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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