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

3. Why might Jason be stopped at customs?
(a) He is too young.
(b) If his outfit is underweight.
(c) He has a dog with him.
(d) His brothers told customs to stop him.

4. To what does Jason compare himself as he walks?
(a) His father.
(b) A salmon swimming up stream.
(c) A bumblebee.
(d) An ant.

5. Why is Jason unable to find a boat to take him down the river?
(a) They don't want to take such a young person.
(b) His outfit is too heavy.
(c) He does not have any money.
(d) There are too many people who have too many pounds.

6. What did Homer sell to come to the gold fields?
(a) Two horses and a carriage.
(b) His stock shares.
(c) His summer crop.
(d) His family farm.

7. Upon what ship does Jason stow away?
(a) Lucinda.
(b) The Seagull.
(c) The Belle of the Sea.
(d) The Yakima.

8. What does Jason notice most of the people in Skagway are?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Greenhorns.
(c) Ex-military.
(d) Outdoorsmen.

9. To where is Jason heading when he passes back through Skagway?
(a) Diablo Pass.
(b) Donner's Pass.
(c) White Pass.
(d) Churntop Pass.

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

11. What does Jason notice about many of the people packing up to leave?
(a) They pack too large a load.
(b) They are not taking enough supplies.
(c) They are fairly competent.
(d) They know nothing about horses.

12. What did Jason's father say he would never be?
(a) A Democrat.
(b) A wage slave.
(c) A Republican.
(d) A farmer.

13. Why is Jason beginning to feel more pressure about reaching his goal?
(a) His dog is getting old.
(b) He has no more money.
(c) His brothers are getting farther away.
(d) Winter is coming quickly.

14. What do some of the people that Jack meets along the way want to know?
(a) If his dog is for sale.
(b) If he wants to join their group.
(c) If he has a good map.
(d) If he has any extra food.

15. What concerns Jason besides the upcoming bad weather?
(a) Jason thinks he is too young.
(b) Not having a good map.
(c) Not knowing how to pan for gold.
(d) His lack of funds.