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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. Where do three sailors dump Jason?
(a) On a coral reef.
(b) In the ocean.
(c) On a beach.
(d) At the next town.

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

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

4. Upon what ship does Jason stow away?
(a) The Belle of the Sea.
(b) The Yakima.
(c) Lucinda.
(d) The Seagull.

5. Where do Jason and the old man part ways?
(a) Denver.
(b) Helena, Montana.
(c) Salt Lake City.
(d) Anchorage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take Jason to get home from New York?

2. What is Jason Hawthorn standing in front of with his newspapers?

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

4. What does Jason say about his parents?

5. How much does Jason decide to borrow from his brothers?

(see the answer key)

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