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Alaska Quiz

James A. Michener
This Study Guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Alaska.

Alaska Quiz

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1)

What was Raven-heart sent to scout? (from Chapter 6)

The beach.
The island.
The forest.
The Armada.
2)

What happened to Kimiko? (from Chapter 12, pgs. 802 - 868)

She became ill on the expedition.
She fell into a crevasse, but they rescued her.
She fell into a crevasse and died.
She never made it on the expedition.
3)

What happened to Custom House revenues at Sitka after the Americans took control of Alaska? (from Chatper 7)

The dropped.
They steadily increased.
They stayed the same.
They increased dramatically.
4)

What did Baranov think about supplying rum and guns to the natives? (from Chapter 6)

He told Corey that they must continue supplying the materials at all costs.
He told Corey it would be a wise investment.
He was hesitant.
He told Corey that he didn't want them to supply them.
5)

What did the Organic Act do? (from Chatper 7)

It left the land the natives lived on to the Americans.
It demanded that everyone plant gardens.
It established a rudimentary government in Alaska.
It left the land the Americans lived on to the natives.
6)

What was one of the greatest problems in the miners' camps? (from Chapter 9)

Starvation.
Crime.
Illness.
Work ethic.
7)

Who came to climb Denali? (from Chapter 12, pgs. 802 - 868)

A group of Canadians.
A group of Russians.
A group of Americans.
A group of Japanese.
8)

In the Iditarod Rick came in __________. (from Chapter 12, pgs. 802 - 868)

First.
Third.
Thirteenth.
Fifth.
9)

What did Tom do after his mother moved in with John Klope? (from Chapter 8)

He went panning for gold.
He set off for the mines.
He ran away.
He opened a branch of a general store.
10)

What was happening to the fur trade? (from Chatper 7)

It was disappearing rapidly.
It was opening doors for other types of trading.
It was very lucrative.
It remained constant.
11)

What was a result of the Jones Act of 1920? (from Chapter 11, pgs. 629 - 683)

More products for trade.
Fewer products for trade.
Lower shipping costs for users.
Higher shipping costs for users.
12)

When was the Alaskan Code enacted? (from Chapter 9)

1900.
1800.
1885.
1890.
13)

How did the Tlingits respond when they saw the help arrive? (from Chatper 7)

They persuaded the Americans that they never meant to cause harm.
They left the area.
They stole the food.
They fought.
14)

Alaska became what state of the union? (from Chapter 11, pgs. 683-737)

49th.
50th.
25th.
13th.
15)

How old was Baranov when Ermelov had him investigated? and (from Chapter 6)

50.
30.
65.
70.
16)

What did the professors think about the trapping equipment which they had designed? (from Chapter 10, pgs. 578 - 628)

They thought enough salmon would escape the traps to maintain the salmon population.
They were pleased that the salmon were taken care of.
They were concerned that the equipment was faulty.
They were certain to catch all the salmon in their path.
17)

What did LeRoy do after the war? (from Chapter 11, pgs. 683-737)

Became a bush pilot.
Repaired engines.
Retired.
Managed a factory.
18)

Why did Ross decide to get rid of the workers? (from Chapter 10, pgs. 525 - 578)

They were threatening to overthrow him.
They talked too much.
One was murdered.
They were lazy.
19)

What did Kendra Scott do in Desolation Point? (from Chapter 12, pgs. 738-803)

Flew airplanes.
Taught.
Waitressed.
Delivered mail.
20)

How did the people of Desolation monitor the race? (from Chapter 12, pgs. 802 - 868)

Telephones.
Short wave radio.
Satellite transmission.
Telegraph.
21)

What happened to their business? (from Chapter 8)

They ran out of supplies.
No-one wanted to work with them.
It was very successful.
It was destroyed in a fire.
22)

Who came to check out the cannery? (from Chapter 10, pgs. 578 - 628)

A Canadian government investigation team.
An American government investigation team.
A native investigation team.
Missy Peckham and Matt Murphy.
23)

What frequently happened in the hospital tent? (from Chapter 9)

The patients received excellent care.
Patients became more ill, not better.
The men were robbed.
Political debates.
24)

Whom did Nancy marry? (from Chapter 10, pgs. 578 - 628)

Malcolm Ross.
Tom Venn.
Ah Ting.
Matt Murphy.
25)

When Russian boats returned two years later, they found the settlement was __________. (from Chapter 6)

Destroyed.
Struggling.
Thriving.
Greatly expanded.
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