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The Pike Peak's Rush

Authored by Tabitha Green

English

7th Grade

CCSS covered

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The Pike Peak's Rush
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

How does the phrase “People from the east are flocking across Iowa” in paragraph 6 impact the meaning of the passage?

A It clarifies the confusion that was caused by the number of people heading to the gold rush.

B It describes the ease of travel for those miners who made the trips out west.

C It emphasizes the large amounts of people who headed west.

D It highlights the disinterest created by the gold rush.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the phrase “lay much store on” as it is used in paragraph 19?

A trust

B recommend

C doubt

D discredit

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

Which statement correctly analyzes how the setting affects the characters?

A The lack of success the characters experience on their farm makes them desperate to try farming in a different area.

B The close proximity the characters have to the location of the gold rush makes the decision to head west an easy one.

C The tough landscape around the characters makes a potential westward trip a dangerous idea.

D The difficult work of growing crops on a farm plagued with drought and insect infestations makes the characters desire an escape from that life

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is a theme of the passage?

A Children should respect the advice given by their parents.

B Some risks must be taken in order to gain rewards.

C Leaving the safety of home can lead to dangerous consequences.

D Not everything reported in newspapers is accurate.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

Which set of paragraphs from the passage provides support for the answer in Part A?

A paragraphs 1-2

B paragraphs 6-7

C paragraphs 8-9

D paragraphs 12-13

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the meaning of overrun as it is used in paragraph 19?

A confusing

B crowded

C destroyed

D impassable

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

Which detail from the passage provides support for the answer in Part A?

A “‘Digging gold’s different,’ retorted Terry. ‘Besides, we’ve a gold mine already, haven’t we? The one dad discovered.’” (paragraph 17)

B “‘And I don’t remember where it is.’” (paragraph 19)

C “‘The news does say twenty-five thousand people about to cross the plains and more coming. I do declare!’” (paragraph 20)

D “‘I’m sure some of them will suffer dreadfully.’” (paragraph 20)

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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