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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 waits for Zeb with Boone at Fort Union?

2. Where is Boone working while he is in St. Louis in Chapter 9?

3. Which of the following is the Indian carrying in Chapter 20?

4. Which mountain range are the men near in Chapter 23?

5. What illness does Boone have in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Boone meet Jim Deakins?

2. What is Boone's reputation when the story begins, and what trouble is he in as a result of his actions?

3. How is Boone sentenced during his trial in Paoli?

4. What is life like for Boone and Jim in St. Louis?

5. What takes place when Boone and Dick have a confrontation with twelve Indians in Chapter 14?

6. How is the crew of the Mandan attacked by the Indians in Chapter 15?

7. How do Boone and Jim prepare to enter the Indian territory for the first time while on the Mandan?

8. How are the other passengers on the Mandan described?

9. How does Jim help Boone in his fight with Streak?

10. What happens during the attack by the Indians in Chapter 19?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Provide a detailed explanation of Boone's plan to request a life with Teal Eye, the actions he takes to increase his chances, Jim's thoughts on Boone's plan, and the loyalty that he displays in staying with Boone.

Essay Topic 2

The expansion of the country is a key element in the plot when Boone is caught between preserving the Indian land and assisting innovation.

1) Describe three examples of expansion that Boone either observes or hears from Jim.

2) Explain the role of expansion in the story and in the development of the three main characters.

3) Analyze Boone's decision to take Peabody to Oregon and his reluctance in accepting the job.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze at least three examples of Boone's temper and the negative effect it has had on his life, including the results of his inability to control it, the things it has cost him, and the people he has hurt because of it.

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