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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. What does Jason try to figure out when he finds a bear's den?

2. Who is one of the few persons adventuresome enough to try the rapids?

3. What does Jason pick to eat to prevent scurvy?

4. What does Jason think he might be able to find at a village?

5. What does Jason see at a village that he follows?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jason see Jamie again?

2. How does Jason's initial attempt to see Jamie go?

3. What does Jason notice about the world around him as he is paddling, what does he see for the first time and what does he decide to do?

4. What happens when Jason is at the bear cave?

5. What are others doing with the caribou and what does Jason do?

6. What do Jason and Charlie do after he meets up with his brothers?

7. What mistake does Jason make with a bull moose and what is the result?

8. What significant day is coming up in Chapter 22 and how is that time of year affecting the people in the area?

9. What does Jason know he must do at the river and how does King help him?

10. How does Jason find his brothers and what kind of prank does he decide to play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Jason and Barker. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Jack London and Charlie. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Jason's Gold help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

Essay Topic 2

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Jason's Gold help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Jason's Gold? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in Jason's Gold to discuss and compare one of the characters' response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 3

Most protagonists are a mixture of admirable traits and character flaws, and Kristina is no exception.

1. Trace and analyze situations where Jason demonstrates his fear and hopelessness. Give specific examples to illustrate your analysis.

2. Trace and analyze Jason's character flaws, and explain how they create a more complex and believable character. How do you think Jason's character flaws make some situations more difficult for him?

3. After analyzing Jason's strengths and weaknesses, decide if Jason is the "hero" of the story. Explain your reasoning.

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