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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Jason work in his hometown?
(a) Fishing boat.
(b) In a shoe factory.
(c) A cannery.
(d) A saw mill.

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

4. 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 live in a warm climate.
(d) To see the elephant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Homer sell to come to the gold fields?

2. What is the name of Homer's boat?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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