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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. What position did the Tinglits hold business-wise?

2. Where did Kendra and Jeb go with the locals?

3. Where did Tom move after Christmas?

4. Why was Malcolm Venn on board?

5. What did the Venn's use for transportation to Venn's Lode?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Tom benefit from the miners in Chapter 9?

3. How did Tom, Missy, and Tammy feel about the statehood of Alaska?

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

5. What did World War II do to Alaska's infrastructure?

6. How was discrimination shown to the natives?

7. How did the discovery of oil change the area in Chapter 12?

8. In Chapter 9, what problem did people have with their claims?

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

10. How did LeRoy's investment benefit him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Greed is a major theme in this book. Pick three instances in this book where greed affected a large group of people. Explain the repercussions of the acts of greed.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail the relationship between the Tlingits and the settlers. Cite examples of when they got along and when they didn't. Address the overall feeling between the two people groups.

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