"Klondike Gold Rush" Text Dependent Questions

In paragraph 2, what does the phrases "miners of all shapes and sizes" mean?

• Many people were invited.

• People with supplies traveled to the Yukon.

• People experienced discrimination.

• Many types of people traveled to the Yukon.

What is the meaning of "pamphlets" as it is used in paragraph 3 of "Klondike Gold Rush"?

• tokens for miners

• stocked wagons

• guides for miners

• camping kits

What detail from paragraph 3 helps the reader (you) understand the meaning of "pamphlets"?

• "Most stampeders knew little or nothing about where they were going"

• "This included food, clothing, tools, and camping, mining, and transportation equipment."

• "Helping the outfitters in this regard were the Northwest Mounted Police"

• "This was roughly one ton of goods per person"

Based on the information from "Klondike Gold Rush," which sentence states a central idea of the article?

• Most miners were pleased with the outcome of the gold rush.

• Most miners labored hard for very little gain.

• Work in the Yukon Territory was worth the danger of traveling there.

• The gold rush hurt many small businesses.

Based on evidence in the article, why did so few miners stay in the Klondike to mine gold after arriving?

• The conditions for mining were difficult.

• Many laws outlawed miners.

• The lack of wildlife made mining nearly impossible.

• The value of gold dropped significantly.

Which detail form the article supports your answer for why so few miners stayed in the Klondike?

• "helping the outfitters in this regard were the Northwest Mounted Police" (paragraph 3)

• "The Chilkoot Pass trail was steep and hazardous" (paragraph 6)

• "Here, boats had to be built" (paragraph 8)

• "still others stayed to work in Dawson City" (paragraph 9)

What is a "stampeder"? (paragraph 2)

• miners who came to the Klondike in search of gold

• herd of cattle that cause stampedes

• people who collect stamps

• everyone and anyone who has ever used a stamping device

According to the way that "claims" is used in paragraph 9, we can assume that miners had to make claims on areas in order to dig for gold there.

• True

• False