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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 14-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Jason all of a sudden understand the urgency to move forward?
(a) The Mounties stop him.
(b) The weather begins to change drastically.
(c) People coming back are saying the gold is running out.
(d) Old timers are telling him.

3. What does Jason notice most of the people in Skagway are?
(a) Ex-military.
(b) Outdoorsmen.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Greenhorns.

4. What had Jack suggested to Jason about moving the outfit?
(a) Let the dog carry most of it.
(b) Find a partner.
(c) Do it in relays.
(d) Hire a pack mule.

5. What does the older man tell Jason about from his past?
(a) Traveling to all of the states of America.
(b) Working in the coal mines.
(c) The gold rush of 49.
(d) Being married with children.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Jason compare himself as he walks?

2. Why are the rapids considered so dangerous?

3. What did Jason's father say he would never be?

4. Why does the scene along the trail shock Jason?

5. What part of the caribou does Jason take?

(see the answer key)

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