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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, The Old Koyukon Ways and Chapter 16, Siwash.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sidney's family was still short $___ to buy winter supplies and equipment after everything they did to earn cash after the flood.
(a) 1,000.
(b) 500.
(c) 2,000.
(d) 3,000.

2. After their dad retired from trapping, at what ages did Jimmy and Sidney go trapping on their own?
(a) 13 and 16.
(b) 15 and 16.
(c) 14 and 16.
(d) 16 and 17.

3. What was the name of the Eskimo trader that Sidney's maternal grandfather befriended?
(a) Hog River Johnny.
(b) Eklunta.
(c) Dominic.
(d) Schilikuk.

4. What was the name of the Russian commandant who upon arrival in the Koyukon area took the Koyukon Indian Chief's two daughters?
(a) Cosmos.
(b) Derzhavin.
(c) Demoski.
(d) Ishtvan.

5. The Collins orphans lost their mom to ___.
(a) Murder.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Death in child birth.
(d) Tuberculosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Athapaskan Indians traded everything with the white men they come in contact with except their ___ which were superior.

2. With the approaching flood caused by the Koyukuk ice, Sidney's family quickly stashed items on the cabin roof and in ___.

3. What was the last name of the census worker that had to stay with Sidney's family at the Batza River?

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

5. Who usually won the local canoe race, according to Chapter 13 "On Our Own?"

(see the answer key)

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