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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Alatna and Chapter 6, Eklutna.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James came to what mining camp during the Alaskan Gold Rush?
(a) Eklutna's.
(b) Clear Creek's.
(c) Dawson's.
(d) Alatna's.

2. In what year did Sidney visit Anchorage and see his first movie and first car?
(a) 1922.
(b) 1927.
(c) 1928.
(d) 1935.

3. After Sidney and his siblings were reunited with their father, all the family came for a memorial ___ for Anna.
(a) Cremation.
(b) Funeral.
(c) Burial.
(d) Potlatch.

4. What Indian introduced a reluctant Sidney to traditionally prepared salmon which left Sidney smelling bad?
(a) Sakeroni.
(b) Hog River Johnny.
(c) Young Toby.
(d) Weaselheart.

5. Who helped Sidney and his dad harvest the family potato garden?
(a) John Evans.
(b) Weaselheart.
(c) Charlie Swanson.
(d) Eklutna John.

Short Answer Questions

1. James was arrested for illegally selling ___ for the Indians.

2. In what year did Dad call Sidney and Jimmy home from school to learn how to live off the land?

3. What was the name of the Eskimo trader that Sidney's maternal grandfather befriended?

4. How old was Sidney's brother Jimmy when their mom died?

5. What did Sidney's dad, James S. Huntington, deliver by dog sled as part of his job when he first came to the Koyukuk?

(see the answer key)

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