By The Great Horn Spoon Ch. 11 & 12

Why did Praiseworthy and Jack decide to stay at the Empire Hotel?

• It was the only hotel in town.

• It was the cheapest hotel in town.

• It was the only hotel with a bathroom.

Why did the man shoot Praiseworthy's washbasin?

• He thought Praiseworthy and Jack were staking claim to his land.

• He thought Praiseworthy had stolen his washbasin.

• He was trying to rob Praiseworthy and Jack.

What nickname did the man give Jack?

• Pitch-pine Jack

• Jamoka Jack

• Jimminy Jack

What did the man teach Praiseworthy to mine with?

• with Praiseworthy's gloves

• with Praiseworthy's umbrella

• with Praiseworthy's shirt

Why was everybody staring at Praiseworthy and Jack when they got back to the hotel?

• because Cut-Eye Higgins told the men that Praiseworthy had stolen his map

• because Praiseworthy had forgotten to pay the bill on the hotel

• because Mr. Fletcher told them about Praiseworthy knocking the outlaw uphill

What nickname did Praiseworthy receive from the tall tale about him?

• Knock-out Joe

• Hangtown

• Bullwhip