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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 does Jason decide he must do about the Mounties?
(a) Sneak by them.
(b) Make sure he has enough weight in his outfit.
(c) Develop a plan.
(d) Bribe them.

2. Why are the rapids considered so dangerous?
(a) Box canyons, whirlpools and eddies.
(b) The water is almost a freezing temperatures.
(c) The rocks are sharp granite.
(d) There are too many animals in the rapids.

3. What does Jason finally realize about where the bear might be?
(a) There is no bear around.
(b) It probably went south.
(c) In a cave in the mountains.
(d) Across the river.

4. How long has Jason been in New York at the beginning of the book?
(a) Four months.
(b) Six months.
(c) Five days.
(d) Two weeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To where is Jason heading when he passes back through Skagway?

2. Where does everyone say the place to be is at the beginning of the book?

3. What does Jason try to hide from Charlie?

4. With whom does Jason leave the beach where he was thrown off the ship?

5. What did Jason's father say he would never be?

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