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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, pgs. 802 - 868.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Lieutenant Ermelov think of Baranov?
(a) He admired Baranov's handling of government funds.
(b) He was very critical of his use of government funds.
(c) He found him to be a very practical man.
(d) He was impressed with his honesty.

2. Whom did Zhdanko kill?
(a) Tsar.
(b) Neighbor.
(c) King.
(d) Governor.

3. What items were traded for pelts?
(a) Meat.
(b) Rum and rifles.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Beads.

4. To whom did Russia plan to sell Alaska?
(a) Japan.
(b) Australia.
(c) America.
(d) Canada.

5. By 1919, what happened to Ross and Raglan?
(a) It appeared stagnant.
(b) It had facilities in most Alaskan cities.
(c) It was slowly collapsing.
(d) It went bankrupt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the mastodon?

2. Who was the company's representative to the Aleutian Islands?

3. What did LeRoy buy with the money Matt Murphy left him?

4. When the barriers were removed, animals emigrated between _________.

5. How long was the Iditarod?

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