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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The Flood and Chapter 12, Snaring a Grizzly.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Siwash" is a derogatory term for what?
(a) Indian Chief.
(b) Koyukon Eskimo.
(c) Half-Breed.
(d) Athapaskan Indian.

2. The riverboat bound for Alatna with Sidney and his dad aboard was captained by ___.
(a) Charlie Evans.
(b) Charlie Swanson.
(c) Charlie Smith.
(d) Charlie Irish.

3. Jimmy was sick on the trip to ___ with undiagnosed tuberculosis.
(a) Eklutna.
(b) Alatna.
(c) Clear Creek.
(d) Bear Creek.

4. The extremely low temperatures at the Batza River, as described in chapter 9, "Deep Cold" went on for how many weeks?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

5. To whom was Aunt Sophy married?
(a) Weaselheart.
(b) Little Sammy.
(c) Ned Regan.
(d) Hog River Johnny.

Short Answer Questions

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

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 ___.

3. Chief John was Sidney's __ uncle.

4. Anna traveled to ___ for her step-father's murder trial.

5. The Collins orphans lost their mom to ___.

(see the answer key)

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