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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. What happens by the end of the summer?
(a) Norman agrees to work with Jim next summer.
(b) Norman and Jim decide never to talk to each other again.
(c) Norman and Jim decide to room together.
(d) Norman and Jim have a huge fight.

2. How does Norman try to avoid altercations with Jim?
(a) He works on alternate days.
(b) He tries to stay out of his way.
(c) He does not speak to Jim.
(d) He keeps a cool head.

3. What does Jim eventually consider Norman to be?
(a) A business partner
(b) A shrewd poker player
(c) An enemy
(d) A friend

4. How does Jim abuse women?
(a) He pimps them out.
(b) He verbally abuses them.
(c) He slaps them around.
(d) He does not pay them what he promises.

5. In what area of Montana do Jim and Norman work?
(a) The Yellowstone River area
(b) The Blackfoot River area
(c) The Bitterroot River area
(d) The Missouri River area

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the two men eventually work together?

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

3. Eventually how does Norman come to feel about Jim?

4. How does Norman meet Jim Grierson?

5. To whom does Jim introduce Norman?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Norman agree to do by the end of the summer?

2. What does Jim never eat at breakfast?

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

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

5. How is Jim's behavior at dinner?

6. What happens when Jim invites Norman to his home for dinner?

7. How does Norman perceive Jim's letters?

8. What does Norman fear about Jim?

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

10. Why does Norman make this decision?

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