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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 14-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jason unable to find a boat to take him down the river?
(a) He does not have any money.
(b) His outfit is too heavy.
(c) They don't want to take such a young person.
(d) There are too many people who have too many pounds.

2. By Chapter 11, how many more places does Jason have to go to meet up with his brothers?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) He doesn't know.

3. Why does Jason all of a sudden understand the urgency to move forward?
(a) People coming back are saying the gold is running out.
(b) Old timers are telling him.
(c) The Mounties stop him.
(d) The weather begins to change drastically.

4. What does Jason notice most of the people in Skagway are?
(a) Greenhorns.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Outdoorsmen.
(d) Ex-military.

5. Why are many of the people Jason meets heading back to Skagway going there?
(a) They've made a lot of money.
(b) The weather is too cold.
(c) They were turned away at the border.
(d) They've given up.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jason finally get the means to continue his journey?

2. What does Jason pick to eat to prevent scurvy?

3. Where does everyone say the place to be is at the beginning of the book?

4. Why doesn't Jason take the entire caribou?

5. Where are Jason and his dog when they make it to the top of the answer to question #54?

(see the answer key)

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