... Great Horned Spoon Ch.1-3

Why does Praiseworthy call Jack, Master Jack?

• Praiseworthy is his father.

• It's a nickname from his childhood.

• Praiseworthy is a butler and works for Jack's family.

• Jack is his master.

Why did Praiseworthy and Jack sneak onto the ship as stowaways?

• A pickpocket stole their money.

• They lost their tickets gambling.

• They are not stowaways. They paid like all the other passengers.

• They like potatoes.

Why is the ship's captain racing The Sea Raven to San Francisco?

• The winner gets $1,000 !!

• The captain of the Sea Raven owes the captain money.

• Cut Eye Higgins stole some money.

• They both want to be the first to get to California and the gold fields!

How did Praiseworthy trick Cut Eye Higgins into confessing he stole their money?

• Praiseworthy had Cut Eye Higgins handcuffed and he confessed so he wouldn't have to walk the plank.

• Praiseworthy said the pig would squeal if a man told a lie.

• Praiseworthy is a pickpocket, too. He stole his money.

• The captain threatened the judge into confessing.

(True or False)

Jack is writing a letter to his mom and dad back in Boston

• True

• False

(True or False)

The Judge is Really Cut Eye Higgins the pickpocket thief!

• True

• False

True or False)

After catching the thief, Praiseworthy and Jack didn't have to shovel coal into the fire.

• True

• False

True or False)

A steam paddle ship has a big paddle that powers the ship forward.

• True

• False

In Chapter 3, the ship's captain agrees to pull the sailboat. Why would he do that?

• The other ship offered him a lot of money!

• He didn't agree to pull the boat at all.

• They are old friends. he had to help his buddy.

• On the sea, it is a law to help another ship in distress.

Why do the passengers want to go to California?

• They heard there are beautiful beaches.

• It's 1849. The California Gold Rush happening! Gold Fever!

• Hollywood is looking for actors to be in YCP movies.

• California is a place where you can live for free. Land is free. Food is free. Everything is free!