"The Million-Pound Bank Note" by Mark Twain

What is Henry's relationship to Lloyd Hastings?

• a peer

• an employee

• his employer

• his brother

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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What effect does Henry think going to London will have?

• He would have too much work to catch up on in San Francisco.

• He would lose too much money if he leaves San Francisco.

• He would lose his job if he leaves.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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How does Henry end up in London even after saying he would not go?

• He was abducted by sailors who needed him to work on their ship.

• Hastings offered to pay him double if he decided to go to London with him.

• As he was sailing in the bay, he drifted out to sea and was rescued by a freighter headed to London.

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The two brothers call on Henry as he is --

• attempting to get at a pear in the gutter.

• getting off of the boat.

• being kicked out of a restaurant along Portland Place.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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CCSS.RI.7.1

What does Henry do immediately upon finding the banknote in the envelope?

• He finds a place to eat.

• He goes to the tailor shop to buy a new suit.

• He checks in to the closest hotel.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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When Henry states, "My friend, you shouldn't judge a stranger by the clothes he wears," what does this show of his character?

• He's clever.

• He's ashamed of himself.

• He's being sarcastic.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

According to the note, Henry must use the banknote for --

• one week.

• 15 days.

• a month.

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Henry is proving to be _____________.

• trustworthy

• smug

• resourceful

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Using the credit of the bank note, Henry is able to --

• obtain a way home and a suit.

• get meals, a suit, and lodging.

• acquire lodging and plan a date with Portia.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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How does Henry help Hawkins at his feeding-house?

• More people came to the restaurant after learning about the man with the million-dollar banknote.

• He was able to use the banknote to get him a loan to hire extra help and purchase more tables.

• He paid for all the patrons when he was there for breakfast each day.

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