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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jason recall Homer saying about this leg of the journey?

2. Where is the place in question #11?

3. Where are Jason and his dog when they make it to the top of the answer to question #54?

4. Who is head of law enforcement in Skagway?

5. What is the name of the first lake Jason has to cross?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the old man on the train talk about that does not interest Jason much and what does he learn from the old man?

2. How does Jason get his dog, King, and what happens to the previous owner?

3. Where does Jason go in Chapter 13, what does he get and what does he do with it?

4. What do Jamie and Homer do that amazes the crowds and what does Homer say about the location?

5. What does Jason know about his brothers?

6. Why is Jason having a difficult time finding a boat?

7. What does Jason find out when he arrives in Bennett and what does he wonder about as far as what to do?

8. What does Jason see when he arrives in Skagway and what is the cost of living?

9. When Jason comes back to Skagway, what are people complaining about, who is head of law enforcement and who is working with him?

10. With whom does Jason meet up again at the beginning of Chapter 12 and what do they do when they see each other?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Just when Hawthorn is at his lowest, something happens or someone arrives to give him a boost or some kind of assistance. In chapter twelve, it was London who came to the rescue. In chapter thirteen, Hawthorn is buoyed by the sight of Jamie and Homer and then again when he is able to buy the canoe. Hawthorn's hope is restored.

1. Research narrative contrivance and decide if some of the "miraculous" interventions in Jason's life might qualify as such. Give your reasons why you do or do not believe the events are narrative contrivance. Use examples from Jason's Gold and your own life to support your answer.

2. Do you think in the present time people would be as kind and generous as some of the people are to Jason in this story? Why or why not? Use examples from Jason's Gold and your own life to support your answer.

3. How important do you think hope is in the course of people's daily lives? Why or why not? Use examples from Jason's Gold and your own life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "Jason's Gold" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "Jason's Gold" is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.

3. Do you think the fact that "Jason's Gold" is primarily for entertainment changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

There are a number of interesting questions raised by this book. Questions that most likely Hobbs wanted the readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:

1. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the author's agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Hobbs' probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?

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