1. How does Matthew's mother die in Chapter 8?
(a) She is hit by a car.
(b) She falls through the ice.
(c) She is killed by a bear.
(d) She is killed by a wolf.

2. How long ago does Natalie Watkins say she came to Alaska?
(a) 10 years ago.
(b) 20 years ago.
(c) 16 years ago.
(d) 5 years ago.

3. Who is the author of The Thorn Birds?
(a) Henry David Thoreau.
(b) Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
(c) John Muir.
(d) Colleen McCullough.

4. Where is Geneva Walker from?
(a) Texas.
(b) New York.
(c) Fairbanks.
(d) Homer.

5. Who is Thelma's husband?
(a) Jack.
(b) Ted.
(c) William.
(d) Pete.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Natalie Watkins introduces herself in Chapter 4, she says, "You know what they say about finding a man in Alaska" (38). What is her assessment?

2. What is Matthew's middle name?

3. What color is the sky described as when the breakup in Alaska takes place in Chapter 12?

4. What is the name of Crazy Pete's goose?

5. In what month does Chapter 16 begin?

(see the answer key)

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