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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. For what does the older man say he would give up everything?
(a) To see his oldest son.
(b) To have his wife alive.
(c) To see the elephant.
(d) To live in a warm climate.

2. What does Frank Barker want Jason to do?
(a) Become a deputy sheriff.
(b) Join him in stealing from people.
(c) Run a store for him in Skagway.
(d) Go even on supplies for gold mining.

3. Who is head of law enforcement in Skagway?
(a) Captain Smith.
(b) Frank Barker.
(c) Joseph Blackman.
(d) Peter Forthsom.

4. What does the head of law enforcement do the most?
(a) Rob the people of the town.
(b) Kill horse thieves.
(c) Hang murderers.
(d) Investigate fraud.

5. What does Jason's brother say will be the split if they find gold?
(a) He does not mention a split.
(b) It will be split three ways.
(c) Fifty-forty-ten.
(d) Forty-forty-20.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jason wonder when he arrives at Lake Bennett?

2. Why does Jason become sick on the trail?

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

4. What does Jason name his dog?

5. What does the younger man in the rail car like?

(see the answer key)

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