2nd Is This Mountain Cursed

The section “Gold Seekers” helps readers understand _____.

• how the Lost Dutchman’s Mine got its name

• Jacob Waltz’s deathbed revelation

• the dangers of visiting Superstition Mountain

Author Elise Broach writes that Indigenous peoples “have always viewed the mountain with awe and reverence.” She means they have always _____.

• regarded the mountain with respect

• disliked the mountain

• thought the mountain was dangerous

Broach writes, “Its steep, jagged cliffs tower 3,000 feet over a flat and barren desert, like spiny fingers pointing to the sky.” This _____ is used to _____.

• simile; describe the dramatic appearance of the mountain

• hyperbole; emphasize the dangers of the mountain

• idiom; illustrate Arizona’s landscape

Which events fueled the rumors of treasure at Superstition Mountain? Choose TWO. A. Jacob Walt

• Jacob Waltz claimed to have found gold

• Adolph Ruth left a note saying “Have found the lost Dutchman.”

• Locals warn of the dangers as people approach the mountain

• The Apache say the mountain contains a portal to a lower world.

The main purpose of “Is This Mountain Cursed?” is to _____, whereas the main purpose of “Gold Fever” is to _____.

• compare and contrast different gold mines; describe the physical characteristics of gold

• describe early legends associated with gold; show that gold has always been valued

• tell the story of a legendary gold mine; explain why gold is valuable

Both articles support the idea that ____.

• gold is less valuable than we think

• the search for the Lost Dutchman’s Mine has led to many tragedies

• gold is considered valuable by humans