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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Jonnie and his family decide to travel west?

2. Which of these probably most influences Jim's view on farming?

3. What is the title of the book we are currently studying?

4. What do Jim and Tom do before breaking camp?

5. What is Jim's Indian name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Jim's bear claw necklace.

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

3. How does Jonnie feel about Jim's offer of meat?

4. How do Jonnie and Sally feel about Daniel going with Jim?

5. What cultural adaptations does Jim have to make in chapters 5 through 8?

6. What disagreement do Jim and Jonnie have about the cabin?

7. What happens when Jim reaches the trading post?

8. How do Sally and Jonnie feel about Jim's physical appearance?

9. What does Jim believe about Jonnie's banjo playing?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of flashbacks in "Moccasin Trail". Provide two examples, and discuss the transitions the author uses to lead the readers into the flashback, and the tense and style of the flashbacks. Why are the flashbacks necessary?

Essay Topic 2

In chapter 17, Jim envisions changes that will happen to the region. Discuss the historical context of the changing Western landscape in the 1800's and why it is important to the stories of Jim, Jonnie, Sally and Daniel.

Essay Topic 3

Jim learns several skills from his time with the Indians and in the wilderness. Discuss two of Jim's skills and how they are used to further the plot or provide important interactions between characters.

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