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- 1. Multiple Choice
Walt's father leaves Walt to take care of himself. This shows that the father
has confidence in Walt
is desperate to find gold
knows the other prospectors will take care of Walt
wants to test Walt's courage
- 2. Multiple Choice
The author, Jack London, opens this story by writing, "Walt Masters is not a very large boy, but there is manliness in his make-up." Judging from Walt's actions in the story, decide which of the following combinations best describes what London means by manliness."
physical strength and athletic skill
intelligence, cleverness and creativity
physical strength and persistence
courage and confidence
- 3. Multiple Choice
The claim-jumpers chase Walt because they
are angry that he has been spying on them
want to find out what he knows
want to make sure he does not get to Dawson before they do
want their dogs and sled back
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which word does not describe Walt?
brave
honest
hot-tempered
quick-witted
- 5. Multiple Choice
Walt has never seen a train or an elevator in his life because
these machines have not been invented yet
he prefers to stay away from cities
he does not want to have anything to do with machines
he lives in an area where these things have not yet come into use
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why do you think the Klondike attracted dishonest outlaws as well as honest, hard working prospectors?
The Klondike offered the opportunity to make a new start in life.
The promise of easily gained riches often attracts dishonest people.
Harsh living conditions often attract dishonest people.
Criminals could hide out there, with out fear of being caught.
- 7. Multiple Choice
While being chased by the claim jumpers, Walt sometimes runs beside the sled
to lighten the load the dogs must pull
to show the lead dog which way to go
to warm himself up
to get better view of the trail
- 8. Multiple Choice
Walt does not like claim-jumpers because they
think about nothing but getting rich
steal what others have worked hard to get
have bad tempers
mistreat their dogs
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which two statements are true about Walt?
He does not tolerate unfairness. and He is very mature for his age.
He is unusually strong. and He does not tolerate unfairness.
He does not tolerate unfairness. and He is naturally suspicious.
He is unusually strong. and He is naturally very suspicious.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Living in the Yukon has made Walt more_______ than most boys his age.
angry
timid
stubborn
self-reliant
- 11. Multiple Choice
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.
Walt suspects the claim-jumpers' bad intentions from the beginning.
The claim-jumpers are after Walt's father's claim.
Walt's father has already recorded his claim.
- 12. Multiple Choice
The fact that Walt left the dying lead dog behind shows that he
was insensitive to suffering
used good judgement
loved animals
acted selfishly
- 13. Multiple Choice
Check all of Walt's Good Qualities
brave, hard working
honest
selfish
thief
- 14. Multiple Choice
Check all of the Claim-Jumpers qualities.
brave
selfish
liars
honest
- 15. Multiple Choice
Where does the story, "The King of Mazy May" take place?
Montana
California
New York
Klondike territory in the Yukon
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the theme of the story, "The King of Mazy May?"
The theme is to stand up for what is right.
Listen to the advice of others
Obey your parents
Friendship
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