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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jason's dog help him?
(a) He keeps Jason warm at night.
(b) He hunts game.
(c) He scares off thieves.
(d) He pulls some of the weight.

2. How long has Jason been in New York at the beginning of the book?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Five days.
(c) Four months.
(d) Six months.

3. Where does everyone say the place to be is at the beginning of the book?
(a) New York.
(b) Skagway.
(c) Portland.
(d) Dawson City.

4. How long does it take Jason to get home from New York?
(a) Seven days.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Eight days.
(d) A month.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Homer sell to come to the gold fields?

2. What becomes the topic of conversation across the country?

3. What does Jason see in the river after he parts ways with his employers?

4. Where is the place in question #11?

5. Upon what ship does Jason stow away?

(see the answer key)

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