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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 think would happen to Charlie if Jason died?

2. With what does Jason struggle after he shoots a caribou?

3. How are conditions for Jason to walk about?

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

5. What sign does Charlie point out to Jason?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the option in question #45 work out for Jason?

2. Where does Jason wake up after his accident?

3. What significant day is coming up in Chapter 22 and how is that time of year affecting the people in the area?

4. What does Jason decide is their only option for survival?

5. What does Charlie say to Jason which helps clear the air?

6. What mars Jason meeting up with Jack again?

7. How does Jason meet Charlie?

8. What does Jason worry about at the lake and what does he decide he has to have?

9. Where does Jason finally arrive in Chapter 14, how long does he stay and how many caribou are there?

10. How does Jason's decision about paddling work out and what does he near at the end of Chapter 14?

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

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Jason's Gold help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Jason's Gold? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in Jason's Gold to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

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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