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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 through 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jim struggles with divided loyalties between______________.
(a) The whites and the Indians.
(b) The Crow and the Sioux.
(c) Tom Rivers and Mr. Rutledge.
(d) His mother and his father.

2. Why does Jim throw pebbles at Daniel?
(a) Throwing is an essential part of Daniel being "called out".
(b) Jim is angry at Daniel.
(c) Daniel challenges Jim to see if he can hit him with pebbles.
(d) They are playing and Jim tells Daniel he has to "dodge bullets".

3. Which of these probably most influences Jim's view on farming?
(a) The Indians he grew up with.
(b) Mr. Rutledge.
(c) Jonnie.
(d) His mother and father.

4. Why did Jonnie and his family decide to travel west?
(a) Jonnie's father died, and they lost their farm.
(b) Jonnie's father heard there was free land in the West.
(c) They wanted to mine for gold.
(d) They are running from the law.

5. What rumor spreads about the lone Indian rider?
(a) He is invisible.
(b) He couldn't be harmed by bullets.
(c) He could fly.
(d) He could pronounce magic curses on people.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jim reunites with his family, he realizes he has seen Daniel before. Where has he seen him?

2. In literature, what is a flashback?

3. What does Jim have to stop and do on his way to the Dalles?

4. Why does Jim's dog bite him?

5. What kind of animal attacks Jim when he is a boy?

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