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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might so many people who are stranded die?
(a) The river is frozen so it is difficult to fish.
(b) They don't know anything about the wilderness or the mountains.
(c) There are too many people around for the amount of game.
(d) Everything looks the same when covered with snow.

2. In what month does spring thaw arrive where Jason is staying?
(a) May.
(b) June.
(c) March.
(d) April.

3. What does Charlie tell Jason about how he feels?
(a) He feels abandoned.
(b) He feels useless.
(c) He feels great.
(d) He is happy that him and Jason are friends.

4. What sign does Charlie point out to Jason?
(a) Hawthorn Brothers Sawmill.
(b) Lost and Found.
(c) Hawthorn Merchant Store.
(d) Title and Deeds Office.

5. Who first found gold in the area?
(a) Paul Rhodes.
(b) Henderson and Carmack.
(c) Baron von Heitermeister.
(d) Nathiel Goodbody.

6. What does Jason lose as the bear comes out of the den?
(a) His gun.
(b) His hat.
(c) His gloves.
(d) His knife.

7. What does Jason know he will have to do about the rapids?
(a) Hire a guide.
(b) Make his dog run along the river following him.
(c) Go fast and hope for the best.
(d) Portage to the next passable spot.

8. How long does Jason first search for a bear in Chapter 23?
(a) Two days.
(b) A week.
(c) Hours.
(d) An entire day.

9. What does Jason see for the first time?
(a) Herds of deer.
(b) The northern lights.
(c) A polar bear.
(d) A grizzly bear.

10. What does Jason think would happen to Charlie if Jason died?
(a) Charlie would die.
(b) Charlie would be frightened.
(c) Charlie would be okay.
(d) Charlie would go insane.

11. What does the man who helps Jason with his caribou say about the Mounties and August?
(a) They are not stopping people right now.
(b) They are letting no one through.
(c) They are more lenient in August.
(d) They are being fairly relaxed about the rules.

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

13. Why doesn't Jason take the entire caribou?
(a) There is no way to perserve it in a short amount of time.
(b) It would be too heavy for the canoe.
(c) He doesn't really like the taste of caribou.
(d) He can't eat that much meat.

14. To what is Dawson City compared?
(a) A farming community.
(b) A city slum.
(c) A large city.
(d) A huge carnival.

15. Where must Jason pass in order to feel safe?
(a) Fort Sifton.
(b) Fort Klondike.
(c) Lake Thikitucah.
(d) The Straits of Yukon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jason find at two villages and a cabin?

2. How long does Jason stay at Lake Bennett?

3. What does Jack tell Jason he wants to be?

4. What does Jason think he might be able to find at a village?

5. From where is Charlie originally?

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