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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of Jonnie's feelings toward Jim at the reunion?
(a) He is glad that Jim is going to help his family claim land.
(b) He wants Jim to take over as head of the family.
(c) He doesn't like that Jim stole a horse.
(d) He doesn't like the way Jim looks.

2. 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.

3. Jonnie keeps telling Daniel to be careful. How does Jim react to this?
(a) Jim thinks Jonnie is a very caring older brother.
(b) Jim decides Jonnie would be better suited to watch over Daniel.
(c) Jim becomes afraid for Daniel's safety.
(d) Jim thinks Jonnie doesn't trust him to keep Daniel safe.

4. What do we learn from the first four chapters about Jim's physical appearance?
(a) He looks like a white man.
(b) He looks like an Indian.
(c) He looks overweight.
(d) He looks skinny and weak.

5. What fact does Jim try to hide from Daniel?
(a) That Indian's are trailing them.
(b) That Jim's dog might attack them if they are not careful.
(c) That the animals are growing weak because of hunger.
(d) That they are out of food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Tom planning to go after breaking camp?

2. What does the group have to do to the wagons before crossing the river?

3. What do the white trappers do when Jim is attacked by an animal?

4. Who does Jonnie think Jim looks like?

5. When Jim says the word "medicine," what is he referring to?

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