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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 20-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jack offer Jason a prospector's outfit?
(a) Jack doesn't want to carry it with him.
(b) Jack has a son Jason's age.
(c) Jack knows Jason's brothers.
(d) He doesn't need it.

2. What does Jason recall Homer saying about this leg of the journey?
(a) Let the boat do your work.
(b) This is the easiest part of the journey.
(c) Novices usually fail to get over the water.
(d) He did not mention this leg to Jason.

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

4. Who is one of the few persons adventuresome enough to try the rapids?
(a) Frank Barker.
(b) Robert Henderson.
(c) Jack London.
(d) Homer.

5. How does Jason eat as he heads towards Chilkoot?
(a) He carries his food with him.
(b) People along the trail invite him to eat.
(c) He hunts small game.
(d) He fishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long are the rapids that are ahead of Jason?

2. For what does the older man say he would give up everything?

3. What does Jason learn from some horse packers about his brothers?

4. What does Jason decide to do about getting supplies?

5. Why does Jason all of a sudden understand the urgency to move forward?

(see the answer key)

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