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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 find Charlie has done when he returns to the cabin?

2. What part of the caribou does Jason take?

3. What happens at a narrow part of the river?

4. What does Jason want to do in Dawson City?

5. What does Jason lose as the bear comes out of the den?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the option in question #45 work out for Jason?

2. 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?

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

4. What does Charlie say to Jason which helps clear the air?

5. What do Jason and Charlie do in spite of their dire situation and what does Jason then decide to do about their situation?

6. Why is Jason frustrated with Charlie?

7. Where does Jason finally arrive in Chapter 14, how long does he stay and how many caribou are there?

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

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

10. What do Jason and Charlie do when they leave the area of the cabin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hawthorn's initial gut feeling proves to be correct. After being wowed by the luxury of Smith's stateroom and everything that wealth has to offer, Hawthorn learns that the group is nothing more than a ring of thieves. No matter how much Barker insists that Hawthorn join them, Hawthorn will not budge. Hawthorn's father fought in the Civil War and was an honorable man. To take part in Smith's operation would tarnish his honor and, in turn, his father's honor.

1. Discuss how the cliche: A wolf in sheep's clothing, relates to the above paragraph. Use examples from Jason's Gold and your own life to support your answer.

2. Why do you think it is important to Jason that he does not tarnish his father's honor? Use examples from Jason's Gold and your own life to support your answer.

3. What does it say to you about Jason's character that he does not get seduced by the wealth Barker and the others show him but remains true to his values? Use examples from Jason's Gold and your own life to support your answer.

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

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss "Jason's Gold" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "Jason's Gold" is a successful novel. Explain your rationale with specific examples.

3. Do you think the fact that "Jason's Gold" is primarily for entertainment changes the criteria upon which its success should be judged? Explain.

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