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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 does Jim do to his dog after he bites him?
(a) Bites his ear.
(b) Pins him to the ground.
(c) Throws him in the river.
(d) Kicks him.

2. How does Sally feel about Daniel going with Jim?
(a) She is worried.
(b) She is jealous.
(c) She is proud of both of them.
(d) She is happy for both of them.

3. What do Jim and Tom do before breaking camp?
(a) Sing songs around the campfire.
(b) Clean their guns.
(c) Run the traps.
(d) Hunt for bear.

4. How does Jim view farming?
(a) He believes it is a good living for whites but not for Indians.
(b) He believes the Indians should start farming like the whites.
(c) He believes it is unnecessary because white people could wander around the wilderness for food.
(d) He believes it is a good choice for Jonnie but not for him -- he prefers wilderness living.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jim convince Jonnie to accept the meat he offers him?

2. What does Jim see in the Dalles that he hasn't seen for nine years?

3. What had Jim planned to do before he reunited with Jonnie?

4. Why does Jim wear the Eagle feather?

5. What is the most likely reason Sally calls Jim "James"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Jim reaches the trading post?

2. What are bourgeways, and what does Jim believe about them?

3. How does the group plan to travel down the Columbia river?

4. What do we learn about Jim's family in the first four chapters?

5. What does Jim think about in the first chapter?

6. What is Daniel's reaction to Jim at their first meeting?

7. How does Daniel use Moki to help with his work?

8. Discuss Jim's bear claw necklace.

9. What do we learn about Jim in chapter two when he receives a letter from his family?

10. Why do Jim and Daniel have to drive the animals through a pass?

(see the answer keys)

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