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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. Who first found gold in the area?
2. With what does Jason struggle after he shoots a caribou?
3. How long does Jason stay at Lake Bennett?
4. What does Jason think about when he looks at the night sky?
5. What are some of the people on the river called?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens on the river because of the number of people on it and who are on it besides Klondikers?
2. What is Homer's last poem at Dawson City about and what does Jamie say to Jason about possibilities in the future?
3. What does Jason know he must do at the river and how does King help him?
4. How do the boys pass the time and what is learned about Henderson's story?
5. How does Jason find his brothers and what kind of prank does he decide to play?
6. How does the option in question #45 work out for Jason?
7. How does Jason finally get to see Jamie and what does she tell him?
8. What mistake does Jason make with a bull moose and what is the result?
9. What mars Jason meeting up with Jack again?
10. Where does Jason finally arrive in Chapter 14, how long does he stay and how many caribou are there?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many people were running from their problems, such as jobs they hated, marriages which were bad or escaping from relatives they did not like, by leaving for the gold fields. Many realized very quickly that no matter how far they ran their character flaws were always there.
1. Running from problems by going somewhere else is called a "geographic cure." Discuss what do you think this means.
2. Do you believe taking the geographic cure is a good idea or a bad idea? Why or why not? Could it be different depending on the circumstance?
3. Discuss two situations that might respond well to a geographic cure and two that wouldn't be helped with on. Does Jason's determination to go to the gold field seem like a geographical cure? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Hawthorn's initial gut feeling proves to be correct. After being wowed by the luxury of Smith's stateroom and everything that wealth has to offer, Hawthorn learns that the group is nothing more than a ring of thieves. No matter how much Barker insists that Hawthorn join them, Hawthorn will not budge. Hawthorn's father fought in the Civil War and was an honorable man. To take part in Smith's operation would tarnish his honor and, in turn, his father's honor.
1. Discuss how the cliche: A wolf in sheep's clothing, relates to the above paragraph. Use examples from Jason's Gold and your own life to support your answer.
2. Why do you think it is important to Jason that he does not tarnish his father's honor? Use examples from Jason's Gold and your own life to support your answer.
3. What does it say to you about Jason's character that he does not get seduced by the wealth Barker and the others show him but remains true to his values? Use examples from Jason's Gold and your own life to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:
1. Compare/contrast the characters of Jason and Barker. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.
2. Compare/contrast the characters of Jack London and Charlie. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?
3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Jason's Gold help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.
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