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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Alatna and Chapter 6, Eklutna.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On one of the riverboat stops on the way to Alatna, at the village of Hughes, Sidney saw ___ again.
(a) Ezra Collins.
(b) Sakeroni.
(c) His grandma.
(d) His uncle Weaselheart.

2. Sidney's mom died from eating bad ___.
(a) Beaver meat.
(b) Moose meat.
(c) Whitefish.
(d) Salmon.

3. Anna traveled to ___ for her step-father's murder trial.
(a) Tanana.
(b) Cutoff.
(c) Nulato.
(d) Nome.

4. How old was Sidney when his mom died?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

5. In Alatna while Sidney's dad was away he stayed with Kitty ___.
(a) Oldman.
(b) Vernetti.
(c) Evans.
(d) Regan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Indian introduced a reluctant Sidney to traditionally prepared salmon which left Sidney smelling bad?

2. Since a ____ was blocking the trail to get help Sidney and his young siblings decided to take a boat on the river after Anna's death.

3. Who told Sidney about "kallyhocuses" to scare him into not wandering away from home?

4. How old was Sidney when he walked through snow to get help at the mining camp for his sick dad?

5. At what age did Sidney start wandering and exploring the wilderness surrounding his home?

(see the answer key)

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