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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. Why were more airstrips appearing in Alaska?

2. What did the men find in Nome?

3. How did Nate Coop contribute to the war effort?

4. Why did Jeb decide to stay in Alaska?

5. Where did Tom and his mother live at Lake Bennett?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the cannery affect the salmon population?

2. What effect did cabotage have on businesses and individuals?

3. What dilemma did Tom face regarding workers?

4. What were some of the dangers the characters in Chapter 8 faced?

5. What was the political system like in Chapter 9?

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

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

8. How was discrimination shown to the natives?

9. What was the effect of automation on the workers?

10. Describe the journey to the mines.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bigears and Tom Venn had an interesting relationship. Write about their relationship and address their connections both professionally and personally.

Essay Topic 2

Define what it meant to be a native Alaskan. What benefits do the natives have throughout the book? What are some of the negatives the natives had to deal with? Define two instances that demonstrate whether or not they were treated fairly.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in great detail how the Gold Rush in Alaska affected the world. What were some of the good things it brought about? What were some of the negative things it brought about?

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