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Row 1, Col 1

Why did Jack London drop out of college?

Lack of funds

1,2

What is the Mazy May?

A creek.

1,3

Where is the summit?

The very top.

1,4

What was the first instrument on which the carol “Silent

Night” was played?

Guitar

2,1

How old was Jack Londonwhen he began working?

10 years old

2,2

Why did Walt’s stolen sledkeep capsizing?

He had the wrong lead dog.

2,3

What does something do ifit capsizes?

Flips over.

2,4

What was the first year thatelectric Christmas lights were

used?

1895

3,1

Where was Jack London’sfirst full-time job?

In a salmon cannery

3,2

What slows Walt down when he is fleeing down the Mazy

May? (Not the dog!)

The river is crooked.

3,3

This is a clumsy attempt to moveor regain one’s balance.

Flounder

3,4

The poinsettia, a traditionalChristmas flower, originally

grew in what country?

Mexico

4,1

Name 3 key points of London’swriting style.

Vivid language; Experience based; Life/Death Experiences

4,2

“Professional stampeders” do what?

Steal land claims.

4,3

What is an odd or extravagantact or gesture called?

Antic

4,4

Who distributes Christmas giftsin Syria?

One of the Wisemen’s camels.

5,1

What political party did Jack London join?

Socialists.

5,2

What is the most important trait of a lead dog?

It leads the other dogs.

5,3

What is the term that means to swerve like a boat in a storm?

Yaw.

5,4

What date is Christmas celebrated in Guatemala?

December 25