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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sidney's last year of formal schooling as a kid was what grade?

2. When did the census taker's guide, who was sick before the trip began, die?

3. On one of the riverboat stops on the way to Alatna, at the village of Hughes, Sidney saw ___ again.

4. What was the name of Sidney and Jimmy's one and half year old sister who was almost taken by a bear?

5. Of the salmon Sidney's family caught after the flood to replenish supplies how much did they keep to feed the dogs through the winter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Sidney's family escape the flood after they realized it would rise higher than they originally anticipated?

2. According to Chapter 8, "The Batza River Trapline," how did Sidney and Jimmy help the family prepare for winter?

3. Why was the family left with only money from fur trading done in Tanana after the flood?

4. What are "kallyhocuses" and why was Sidney told about them as a child?

5. According to Chapter 8, "The Batza River Trapline," what did Sidney and his dad do one year in March in anticipation of a coming depression?

6. Why was James arrested according to Chapter 2, "Kallyhocuses?"

7. When did the family restrict children to the inside during deep cold and why was a thermometer valuable?

8. Who helped James escape after he was arrested?

9. What relationship did Homer and Sidney have, and why did it end?

10. What happened when the Koyukuk River ice started to break up mid-May in 1928?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Beavers are a favored prey for hunters. Discuss why Sidney and others like hunting them, how they are hunted, and what led to beavers almost being killed off. Also provide details about how beavers are skinned and cleaned and what the people do because they believe it will ensure the beaver population does not become extinct.

Essay Topic 2

Sidney talks about his sons. What does he share about his sons, including events involving Carl, Arnold, and Gilbert?

Essay Topic 3

Sidney learns about spear hunting grizzly bears. How does he learn about this method? What is involved in this method? Also, explain how Sidney catches a grizzly using a snare and why he did it?

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