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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. In Alatna Kitty had a son named ___ who was Sidney's age.
(a) Gilbert.
(b) Carl.
(c) Abraham.
(d) Andrew.

2. One of the family's most important possessions was a thermometer accurate to ___ degrees.
(a) -95.
(b) -105.
(c) -100.
(d) -98.

3. What was the last name of the census worker that had to stay with Sidney's family at the Batza River?
(a) Smith.
(b) Swanson.
(c) Evans.
(d) Irish.

4. While at the Batza River, as described in Chapter 10 "My First Boat," when did Sidney decide to build a boat?
(a) February.
(b) March.
(c) May.
(d) April.

5. What was the name of the guide that accompanied the census taker on the census route in sub-freezing temperatures?
(a) Ben Derrick.
(b) George Butler.
(c) John Evans.
(d) Charlie Swanson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Chief John was Sidney's __ uncle.

3. Sidney finished building his boat at the Batza River how many days before the ice on the river broke?

4. What Indian introduced a reluctant Sidney to traditionally prepared salmon which left Sidney smelling bad?

5. In what month did Sidney and his dad travel to Tanana to sell furs and visit relatives?

(see the answer key)

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