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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Jason decide to borrow from his brothers?
(a) Nothing.
(b) $250.
(c) $150.
(d) $100.

2. What becomes the topic of conversation across the country?
(a) The possibility of war.
(b) The new president.
(c) The completion of the transcontinental railroad.
(d) The gold rush.

3. What does Jason say about his parents?
(a) They are both dead.
(b) They live in Europe.
(c) They are not living together.
(d) His father is depressed since his mother died.

4. Where do three sailors dump Jason?
(a) On a beach.
(b) At the next town.
(c) In the ocean.
(d) On a coral reef.

5. What is waiting for Jason at his brothers' home?
(a) A letter from his brother.
(b) His inheritance.
(c) The key to their parents' house.
(d) A train ticket to Alaska.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Jason's brothers live?

2. Where do Jason's brothers work?

3. How long has Jason been in New York at the beginning of the book?

4. How long does it take Jason to get home from New York?

5. What does Jason's brother say will be the split if they find gold?

(see the answer key)

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