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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many siblings does Jim have?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

2. Where is Tom planning to go after breaking camp?
(a) Colorado.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Oregon.
(d) California.

3. Who finally reads Jim's letter to him?
(a) Adam Russell.
(b) Jonnie Keath.
(c) The man who tries to shoot Jim's dog.
(d) Mr. Rutledge.

4. What had Jim planned to do before he reunited with Jonnie?
(a) He had planned to join the Crow in their war with the Sioux.
(b) He had planned to join the Sioux in their war with the Crow.
(c) He had planned to find his uncle.
(d) He had planned to keep traveling with Tom Rivers.

5. Where is Jim camping as the story opens?
(a) In the mountains above Powder River.
(b) At the base of a mountain, by Powder River.
(c) In the mountains above Columbia River.
(d) At the base of a mountain, by Columbia River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jim referring to when he uses the word "bourgeways"?

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

3. How did Jim's mother feel about his running away?

4. In literature, what is a flashback?

5. What did Jim use to pay a man to read his letter?

(see the answer key)

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