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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 number of men die from their illnesses at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. Where does Dick think of returning to in Chapter 23?
(a) Nevada.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Indiana.
(d) Oklahoma.

3. What creek do the men build their fort above in Chapter 19?
(a) Capps Creek.
(b) Big Creek.
(c) Teapot Creek.
(d) Brush Creek.

4. What are the Indians at Cabanne's post doing?
(a) Yelling.
(b) Shooting.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Trading.

5. What does Boone pack with his clothes before leaving in Chapter 1?
(a) A bow and arrow set.
(b) An Indian skin strop.
(c) An Indian spear.
(d) A set of books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim notice in Chapter 19 as the first sign of the Indians?

2. When does Teal Eye disappear?

3. How far away is Fort Union, when Boone learns that his uncle is staying there in Chapter 16?

4. Why is Boone sent to jail in Chapter 7?

5. How long has Boone been in St. Louis for when Chapter 9 begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which issues do Jourdonnais and McKenzie discuss at Fort Union?

2. What lesson is learned when Boone meets Jonathan Bedwell?

3. What are the similarities and differences in the way that Boone, Jim, and Dick view their situation in Chapter 20?

4. What is causing the men to consider making their current rendezvous the last one in Chapter 24?

5. How does Jim help Boone in his fight with Streak?

6. How does Boone meet Jim Deakins?

7. What is Boone's reputation when the story begins, and what trouble is he in as a result of his actions?

8. How are the other passengers on the Mandan described?

9. What happens during the attack by the Indians in Chapter 19?

10. How does Zeb respond to the plans that are being made for Teal Eye and trading in Chapter 18?

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