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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What brought more people to Alaska in 1973?
(a) Educational opportunities.
(b) Gold.
(c) Hunting opportunities.
(d) The pipeline project.

2. Who worked on the construction of the business?
(a) Chinese workers from San Francisco.
(b) Bigears and his Indian friends.
(c) Chinese workers from the Orient.
(d) Russian workers.

3. Why were more airstrips appearing in Alaska?
(a) In anticipation of a tourist boom.
(b) In anticipation of United States' entry into the war.
(c) The roads for cars were terrible.
(d) In anticipation of increased trade.

4. What happened Ben, the father?
(a) He was killed in a mining accident.
(b) He died from cholera.
(c) He became a successful business man.
(d) He was killed in a sledding accident.

5. How did LeRoy Flatch contribute to the war effort?
(a) Foot soldier.
(b) Navy.
(c) Building highways.
(d) Aviation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What troops did Nate witness landing?

2. What position did the Tinglits hold business-wise?

3. What frequently happened in the hospital tent?

4. What did Kendra think of Jeb?

5. Where did Klope go after two years in Alaska?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect did the Great Depression have on Alaska?

2. How did LeRoy's investment benefit him?

3. What was Tom's romantic situation like in the latter part of Chapter 10?

4. What effect did the gold rush have on Alaska?

5. How were native Alaskans treated by the United States government?

6. Describe the journey to the mines.

7. What was the problem with the law in Chapter 12?

8. How was discrimination shown to the natives?

9. How did the canning industry emerge in Alaska according to Chapter 10?

10. How did the Flatch family contribute to the war effort?

(see the answer keys)

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