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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. Where does everyone say the place to be is at the beginning of the book?
(a) Skagway.
(b) New York.
(c) Portland.
(d) Dawson City.

2. What is Jason's hometown?
(a) Portland.
(b) Seattle.
(c) St. Louis.
(d) Denver.

3. How do Jack and Jason act when they see each other again?
(a) Like they are long lost friends.
(b) Competitive.
(c) Polite.
(d) Indifferent.

4. What does Jason think is a daunting sight when Jason first sees them?
(a) The Black Crow switchback.
(b) The Stony Steps.
(c) Pike's Peak.
(d) The Golden Stairs.

5. Why are many of the people Jason meets heading back to Skagway going there?
(a) They were turned away at the border.
(b) The weather is too cold.
(c) They've made a lot of money.
(d) They've given up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Jason become sick on the trail?

3. What do Jason and Jack do when they meet up again?

4. What have some people resigned themselves to doing?

5. How many boats are leaving the shore each day?

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