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

2. Why is Jack looking poorly?
(a) He has TB.
(b) He did not find any gold.
(c) He contracted scruvy.
(d) He broke his leg and it is infected.

3. Where are people who are lost stranded?
(a) By the shores of the river.
(b) Mostly in small fishing villages.
(c) Vaious mountain passes.
(d) In the woods below the mountains.

4. How long does Jason stay at Lake Bennett?
(a) Three months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One week.
(d) Three days.

5. How long are the rapids that are ahead of Jason?
(a) Four miles.
(b) One mile.
(c) Five miles.
(d) Three miles.

6. What happens to Jason's dog while they are fighting bear?
(a) He is not with Jason.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He is injured.
(d) He is killed.

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

8. What does Jason try to figure out when he finds a bear's den?
(a) How to get inside the den.
(b) How to get the bear outside.
(c) Where to shoot a bear to kill it.
(d) How to get the bear back to the cabin.

9. What makes the trip more pleasant for Jason?
(a) Knowing he is only a week from seeing his brother.
(b) Having his dog with him.
(c) The weather is nice.
(d) Having so many people around him.

10. What could possibly occur if people are careless on the river?
(a) Jason and Charlie could be tipped over.
(b) A great catastrophe.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Some people might get wet.

11. Who is one of the few persons adventuresome enough to try the rapids?
(a) Robert Henderson.
(b) Jack London.
(c) Frank Barker.
(d) Homer.

12. How long does Jason think it will take him to reach Dawson City after he leaves Lake Bennett?
(a) Two to three weeks.
(b) A month.
(c) One week.
(d) Six weeks.

13. What does Jason decide about when to pull over and rest?
(a) He stops at dusk.
(b) He stops at dinner time.
(c) He stops at midnight.
(d) He decides to paddle through the night.

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

15. What are some of the people on the river called?
(a) Yukonites.
(b) Gold Fools.
(c) Green Fools.
(d) Klondikers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charlie tell Jason about how he feels?

2. What is Jason's dog supposed to hate doing?

3. Why do Abe and Ethan come out of their office?

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

5. What does Charlie point out to Jason?

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