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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. What does Jason notice about many of the people packing up to leave?
(a) They are fairly competent.
(b) They are not taking enough supplies.
(c) They know nothing about horses.
(d) They pack too large a load.

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

3. Who saves Jason after he passes out on the trail?
(a) Frank Barker.
(b) Lucy Gant.
(c) Jack London.
(d) Homer.

4. What concerns Jason besides the upcoming bad weather?
(a) Not knowing how to pan for gold.
(b) Jason thinks he is too young.
(c) Not having a good map.
(d) His lack of funds.

5. Why does the scene along the trail shock Jason?
(a) The cruelty to the animals, especially the horses.
(b) That people are fighting over position on the trail.
(c) That there are families with young children.
(d) The number of people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Jason work in his hometown?

2. Where do Jason's brothers work?

3. By Chapter 11, how many more places does Jason have to go to meet up with his brothers?

4. Where does the rail car Jason hops go?

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

(see the answer key)

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