Quiz: The King of Mazy May

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

• has confidence in Walt

• knows the other prospectors will take care of Walt

• 
  is desperate to find gold

• wants to test Walt's courage

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The claim-jumpers chase Walt because they

• are angry that he has been spying on them

• want to make sure he does not get to Dawson before they do

• want to find out what he knows

• want their dogs and sled back

Which word does not describe Walt?

• brave

• honest

• hot-tempered

• quick-witted

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

• these machines have not been invented yet

• he does not want to have anything to do with machines

• he prefers to stay away from cities

• he lives in an area where these things have not yet come into use

Walt does not like claim-jumpers because they

• think about nothing but getting rich

• 
  have bad tempers

• steal what others have worked hard to get

• mistreat their dogs

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

• angry

• stubborn

• timid

• self-reliant

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

• Walt is outnumbered by the bigger and stronger claim-jumpers.

• The claim-jumpers are after Walt's father's claim.

• Walt suspects the claim-jumpers' bad intentions from the beginning.

• Walt's father has already recorded his claim.

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

• was insensitive to suffering

• 
  loved animals

• used good judgement

• 
  acted selfishly

Check all of Walt's Good Qualities

• 
  brave, hard working

• 
  selfish

• honest

• thief

Check all of the Claim-Jumpers qualities.

• 
  brave

• liars

• selfish

• honest