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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. Why do Mr. Rutledge, Jim and Jonnie quit working at the beginning of chapter nine?
(a) Sam Mullins has come.
(b) The land surveyor has come.
(c) Tom Rivers has come.
(d) Joe Meek has come.

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

3. In the first four chapters, Jim is at a crossroads in his life. Which of the following paths does he NOT take into consideration before deciding where he would go next?
(a) Going away with Tom.
(b) Rejoining the Indian tribe.
(c) Convincing Tom to stay with him.
(d) Traveling with his brother.

4. Before Jim receives the letter, Tom believes he is half _____.
(a) Crow
(b) Sioux.
(c) Cherokee.
(d) Hopi.

5. How does Jim feel when he sees the walls of the cabin?
(a) Excited.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Proud.
(d) Trapped.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens when Jonnie rides Jim's horse?

3. How will the group cross the Columbia River?

4. What is Jonnie worried about in chapter nine?

5. How does Jonnie feel about Jim's past act of thievery?

(see the answer key)

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