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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. By Chapter 11, how many more places does Jason have to go to meet up with his brothers?
(a) He doesn't know.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. What does Jason think of the crowds of people?
(a) Make it difficult to travel.
(b) They are all dumb for being there.
(c) They will get his gold.
(d) They are all lazy.

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

4. What did Homer sell to come to the gold fields?
(a) His summer crop.
(b) Two horses and a carriage.
(c) His stock shares.
(d) His family farm.

5. With whom does Jason leave the beach where he was thrown off the ship?
(a) Nathan Bidings.
(b) Thomas Paleton.
(c) Jack London.
(d) John Christopher.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jason eat as he heads towards Chilkoot?

2. Where is the place in question #11?

3. What does the younger man in the rail car recite?

4. What does Jason notice most of the people in Skagway are?

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

(see the answer key)

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