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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what subject does Norman learn lessons during his experience with Jim?
(a) Human nature
(b) Geology
(c) Botany
(d) Accounting

2. Why does Norman refuse to complain to Jim about his sawing?
(a) Because Jim will think he is a cry baby
(b) Because Jim will fire him
(c) Because Jim will call him names
(d) Because Jim will think he has won some unspoken war

3. What does Norman not suggest to Jim?
(a) That they join a bowling team
(b) That they become partners again
(c) That they invest in real estate
(d) That they go to a movie

4. How does Norman end each day?
(a) Preparing for the next day
(b) Sick with exhaustion
(c) Ready for a couple beers
(d) Wishing it were Friday

5. How does Norman meet Jim Grierson?
(a) They spent a summer logging in the woods on the Blackfoot River.
(b) They are college roommates.
(c) They grew up together.
(d) They are pen pals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norman take away from his experience with Jim?

2. How is Jim built?

3. Why does Norman agree to gyppo instead of work for wages?

4. How does Norman feel when the communications from Jim stop coming?

5. What does Jim enjoy doing at the camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Norman come to feel about Jim?

2. What is Jim's complaint about the cooks?

3. How does Norman regain some composure after his trying days with Jim?

4. How does Norman perceive Jim's letters?

5. What question does Jim not ask Norman at dinner?

6. Who does Norman meet one summer while logging in the woods?

7. What does Norman fear about Jim?

8. What does Jim never eat at breakfast?

9. How is Jim's behavior at dinner?

10. What is the content of Jim's final letter to Norman?

(see the answer keys)

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