The King of Mazy May by Jack London

Walt's father leaves Walt to take care of himself. This shows that the father

• a. has confidence in Walt
• b. is desperate to find gold
• c. knows other prospectors will take care of Walt
• d. wants to test Walt's courage

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The claim-jumpers chase Walt because they

• a. are angry that he has been spying on them
• b. want to find out what he knows
• c. want to make sure he does not get back to Dawson before they do
• d. want their dogs and sled back

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Which adjective does not describe Walt?

• a. brave
• b. honest
• c. hot-tempered
• d. quick-witted

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Walt has never seen a train or an elevator in his life because

• a. he prefers to away from cities
• b. he lives in an area where these things have not yet come into use 

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Why do you think the Klondike attracted dishonest outlaws as well as honest, hard-working prospectors?

• a. Harsh living conditions attract dishonest people
• b. Criminals could hide out there, without fear of being caught.
• c. The promise of easily gained riches often attract dishonest people

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While being chased by the claim-jumpers, Walt sometimes runs beside the sled

• a. to lighten the load the dogs must pull
• b. to show the lead dog which way to go
• c. to warm himself up
• d. to get a better view of the trail

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Walt does not like the claim-jumpers because they

• a. think about nothing but getting rich
• b. steal what others have worked hard to get
• c. have bad tempers
• d. mistreat their dogs

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Living in the Yukon has made Walt more____ than most boys his age.

• a. angry
• b. timid
• c. stubborn
• d.self-reliant

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Which of the following explains why the conflict between Walt and the claim-jumpers makes the story suspenseful?

• a. Walt is outnumbered by the bigger and stronger claim-jumpers.
• b.The claim-jumpers are after Walt's father's claim

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The fact that Walt left the dying lead dog behind shows that he

• a. was insensitive to suffering 
• .b used good judgement
• c. loved animals

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