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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, Koyokuk Gold and Chapter 18, Sled Dogs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did the mining company bring in a gold mining dredge and Sidney worked as foreman?
(a) 1955.
(b) 1958.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1975.

2. When the flooding water rose dangerously close to the cabin roof, the family left their diminishing refuge and escaped on the river in a canoe and ___.
(a) The Koyukuk.
(b) The Ark.
(c) The Vixen.
(d) Sidney's boat.

3. What Indian helped Sidney in Alatna when ever Sidney's dad had to leave?
(a) Chief Paul.
(b) Chief John.
(c) Sakeroni.
(d) Edwin Simon.

4. Sidney's family sent word that they had chosen a ___ year old girl as Sidney's wife, which Sidney refused.
(a) 9.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 15.

5. Who taught Sidney and Jimmy how to make snowshoes while they were away at school near Anchorage?
(a) Sakeroni.
(b) Hog River Johnny.
(c) Chief Paul.
(d) Eklutna John.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Sidney had snared and killed the bear that raided the family's fish stores, they got a visit from his Aunt ___.

2. In what year did Sidney visit Anchorage and see his first movie and first car?

3. In 1934 Jimmy married ___.

4. On the way to ___ Sidney and his pregnant wife had a sledding accident and she was flown to the hospital.

5. Sidney's first wife's name was __.

(see the answer key)

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