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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 20-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jason promise when he left his hometown?
(a) He would never return.
(b) He would not return until he is rich.
(c) He would stay away at least a year.
(d) He will be bringing a wife when he returns.

2. Why might Jason be stopped at customs?
(a) He is too young.
(b) If his outfit is underweight.
(c) He has a dog with him.
(d) His brothers told customs to stop him.

3. How are conditions for Jason to walk about?
(a) The ground is so frozen walking is easy.
(b) The weather is brutal and walking is very difficult.
(c) Jason doesn't walk about much.
(d) The weather has calmed down and the sun is out.

4. Who is head of law enforcement in Skagway?
(a) Peter Forthsom.
(b) Captain Smith.
(c) Frank Barker.
(d) Joseph Blackman.

5. What does Jason see in the river after he parts ways with his employers?
(a) A horse stuck in the mud.
(b) A puppy floating by.
(c) A man screaming and yelling.
(d) A deer with a broken leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jason finally get the means to continue his journey?

2. How does Jason end up dealing with the bear or bears?

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

4. What had Jack suggested to Jason about moving the outfit?

5. Why does Jack offer Jason a prospector's outfit?

(see the answer key)

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