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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Deep Cold and Chapter 10, My First Boat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Children were not allowed outside when the temperature was below ___ degrees.
(a) -20.
(b) -50.
(c) -58.
(d) -60.

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

3. As Sidney and his family traveled toward Batza River, they stayed overnight with Sidney's Aunt Eliza and she made them mittens and ___.
(a) Hats.
(b) Coats.
(c) Mocassins.
(d) Scarves.

4. Old Mama was married to ____.
(a) Hog River Johnny.
(b) Ned Regan.
(c) John Evans.
(d) Dominic Vernetti.

5. When Sidney checked his traps during sub-freezing temperatures while at the Batza River he found a ___ in one of his traps and killed it for its fur.
(a) Wolf.
(b) Wolverine.
(c) Fox.
(d) Lynx.

Short Answer Questions

1. James came to what mining camp during the Alaskan Gold Rush?

2. In what year did James sell his share in the Alatna trading post?

3. In what year was Sidney Huntington born?

4. Sidney and Jimmy traveled back home from school on a steamboat with ___.

5. What type of trees did Sidney use for lumber when he built his first boat?

(see the answer key)

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