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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. Who does Jim often take with him when he slips away from his work?

2. What does Jim believe the Indians will do to him?

3. Why does Daniel become unhappy with Jim?

4. Which of the following conflicts is NOT resolved by the end of the book?

5. What is Jim's reaction to his own childhood memories?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do the cabin walls make Jim feel?

4. How does Jim's verbal defense of his Indian family conflict with his inner thoughts?

5. Compare Jim's view of stealing the horse with the view of the other men.

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Outline the plot of "Moccasin Trail", labeling and summarizing each of the following: setup, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss cultural attitudes towards learning and education in "Moccasin Trail". Compare and contrast the Indian's view of learning with the white's, citing examples.

Essay Topic 3

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".

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