Washington's lost treasure

1. Why do Cooper, Malina, and Rodgers want to talk to Principal Mellon?

• A. To find out Mr. Nitman's intentions
• B. To inspect his office for clues
• C. To tell him about Mrs. Comstock
• D. To learn about the town of Fairview

2. What is the purpose of Thomas's mission?

• A. To deliver the treasure to the king
• B. To hide the gold somewhere safe
• C. To discover a safe route south
• D. To bring the army more supplies

3. What conclusion do Cooper, Malina, and Rodgers reach by the end of the story?

• A. Thomas must have been an expert gardener
• B. The older the tree, the stronger its branches
• C. The treasure is somewhere in the haunted forest
• D. They'll need special permission to search for the gold

4. Which line shows why Thomas decides to stay where he lands?

• A. "I left Manhattan in my rowboat immediately following my last correspondence."
• B. "The land along the river bank was mostly barren, but I saw a hill to the north."
• C. "I came across several saplings, an odd mixture of pine, oak, and walnut."
• D. "I am in strong position to witness developments of the colonial cause."

5. Which of these lines indicates a conflict?

• A. "What can I do for you three?"
• B. "Before she died, she gave me a box of old stuff."
• C. "South...New Jersey. Along the ocean."
• D. "We've got to find it...Before Nitman does."

10. How did the town of Fairview get its name? Based on what we learn in Story 18, what might have been another appropriate name for the town?