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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jason's brother say will be the split if they find gold?
(a) He does not mention a split.
(b) Forty-forty-20.
(c) Fifty-forty-ten.
(d) It will be split three ways.

2. What does Jason think is a daunting sight when Jason first sees them?
(a) The Black Crow switchback.
(b) Pike's Peak.
(c) The Golden Stairs.
(d) The Stony Steps.

3. Where does the rail car Jason hops go?
(a) San Francisco, California.
(b) Salt Lake City, Utah.
(c) Minot, North Dakota.
(d) Denver, Colorado.

4. Why is Jason unable to find a boat to take him down the river?
(a) His outfit is too heavy.
(b) They don't want to take such a young person.
(c) There are too many people who have too many pounds.
(d) He does not have any money.

5. Where did Jason work in his hometown?
(a) A saw mill.
(b) A cannery.
(c) Fishing boat.
(d) In a shoe factory.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jason finally get the means to continue his journey?

2. How heavy is the outfit?

3. What have some people resigned themselves to doing?

4. What does the older man tell Jason about from his past?

5. What is Jason's hometown?

(see the answer key)

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