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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Zhdanko exchange gifts with when he landed on the island?

2. How did animals come to Alaska?

3. How large was Beringia?

4. What were the mastadons' chief enemy?

5. How many days did it take to build their ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role did food play in Varnak's story in Chapter 3?

2. How did Voronov change in Chapter 5?

3. Where did the animals come from and go to in Chapter 2?

4. What did the Organic Act mean for those living in Alaska?

5. Where did Oogruk come from? How did he and his family live?

6. According to Chapter 1, how did Alaska become separated from Asia? How was the landscape of Alaska changed?

7. How did food factor into Oogruk's story in Chapter 3?

8. How was Cidaq treated in Chapter 5?

9. Who lived in Varnak's household? What were their roles?

10. How did the Indians react to the invasion of Russians?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Russia's relationship with Alaska. Discuss colonization as well as Russia's interest in Alaska as the book ended.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout Alaska's history, other countries found it worthy of investigation. Explain why other countries invested time, people, and money in exploring Alaska.

Essay Topic 3

Describe how each of the following people groups came to live in Alaska: Indians, Eskimos, and Aleuts. Explain which part of Alaska they settled in and address why they stayed there.

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