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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, Beaver and Chapter 20, Snarling Grizzly Bears.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the family escaped the flood caused by the Koyukuk River's breaking ice, they traveled to their cabin at ____.
(a) Hog River.
(b) Nulato River.
(c) Yukon River.
(d) Kateel River.

2. At one point, how many men helped lift the riverboat over shallow riffles as it traveled to Alatna?
(a) 15.
(b) 20.
(c) 25.
(d) 10.

3. After his escape, James returned home to New York to visit whom?
(a) His wife.
(b) His mom.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His father.

4. Once Sidney's family safely arrived at their cabin, Sidney and his dad set out to replace supplies and equipment lost in the flood, leaving __ behind to pan for gold.
(a) Charlie.
(b) Ned.
(c) Ada.
(d) John.

5. Before her death, the Collins' mom was to have married the ___.
(a) Medicine man.
(b) Uncle of the Chief.
(c) Elder.
(d) Chief.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years did Sidney stay at the Anvik Mission, learning the importance of helping others?

2. The Nulato fired rifle shots greeting guests for the funeral of Old Man __.

3. What did Sidney do with the green branches that he dried in one fire after he built a second fire, when he had to stay outside overnight in the cold?

4. Who told Sidney about "kallyhocuses" to scare him into not wandering away from home?

5. At what age did Sidney start wandering and exploring the wilderness surrounding his home?

(see the answer key)

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