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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. When the family escaped the flood caused by the Koyukuk River's breaking ice, they traveled to their cabin at ____.
(a) Nulato River.
(b) Hog River.
(c) Yukon River.
(d) Kateel River.

2. At one point, how many men helped lift the riverboat over shallow riffles as it traveled to Alatna?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 25.
(d) 15.

3. Of the salmon Sidney's family caught after the flood to replenish supplies how much did they keep to feed the dogs through the winter?
(a) 3,000.
(b) 4,000.
(c) 2,000.
(d) 1,000.

4. Sidney met his first wife at ____.
(a) Nenana.
(b) Tanana.
(c) Koyukuk Station.
(d) Cutoff.

5. With the approaching flood caused by the Koyukuk ice, Sidney's family quickly stashed items on the cabin roof and in ___.
(a) Neighbor's boat.
(b) Sidney's boat.
(c) The Vixen.
(d) Nearby elevated cave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Using a steel cable from helping a friend repair an ___, Sidney set a snare to catch the bear that raided the family fish stores.

2. How much money did Sidney's family make selling some of the salmon they caught after the flood?

3. Sidney's family sent word that they had chosen a ___ year old girl as Sidney's wife, which Sidney refused.

4. Once Sidney's family safely arrived at their cabin, Sidney and his dad set out to replace supplies and equipment lost in the flood, leaving __ behind to pan for gold.

5. Where did Sidney and Jimmy see their first train?

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