"The Pony Express" Comp. Test

What was the Pony Express?

• A restaurant.

• A mail delivery service.

• A bank.

• A gym.

What kind of writing is the Pony Express?

• Fantasy

• Trickster Tale

• Fable

• Informational Social Studies

Where did the Pony Express deliver mail?

• Between Missouri and California.

• Between New York and California.

• Between California and Nevada.

• Between Hawaii and Alaska,

Why was the Pony Express invented?

• To give rides to 49ers.

• To deliver furniture.

• To provide faster mail service.

• To make banking easier.

Who came up with the idea of the Pony Express?

• Robert Pony

• Elon Musk

• Abraham Lincoln

• William Hepburn Russell

When did the Pony Express begin?

• April 3, 1680

• April 3, 1860

• October 24, 1861

• October 24, 1680

Why did the Pony Express end?

• The internet was invented.

• It didn't end.

• The telephone was invented.

• The telegraph was invented.

What can you infer about the Pony Express riders?

• They did not enjoy their job.

• They wanted a job.

• They liked horses a lot.

• They were brave and were risk-takers.

How long did it take the mail to be delivered with the Pony Express?

• 10 days

• 100 days

• 25 days

• 2 weeks

What is the main idea of the text?

• The Pony Express was the only way to deliver mail in the 1860s.

• The Pony Express was a faster way to deliver mail in 1860.

• The telegraph put the Pony Express out of business.

• The Pony Express riders were courageous.