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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 does Joe Meek come to visit Jim?

2. Who is the first to suggest that Jim can track the cattle thieves?

3. How do the men convince Jim that fighting the Indians is not the best way to retrieve the cattle?

4. What do Jim and Sally argue about after Jim swims across the river?

5. What happens when Jonnie rides Jim's horse?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jonnie do when Jim starts shirking his chores in chapter 10?

3. How do Jim and the men disagree about the way to retrieve the cattle?

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

5. Discuss Jim's Eagle Feather.

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

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

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

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

10. How does Jim trick Daniel into teaching him how to write his name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the setting in "Moccasin Trail". How does it contribute to the story? Provide examples of ways the setting affects character's actions. How does the setting change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The main characters in "Moccasin Trail" have to make many adaptations. Discuss environmental, cultural, and familial adaptations Jim, Sally, Jonnie and Daniel must make.

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