By the Great Horn Spoon Quiz: Ch. 5-9

Name

Date

What ocean did the Lady Wilma reach after their trip around the horn? (a)  

• Atlantic Ocean
• Pacific Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Indian Ocean

How did Monsieur Gaunt pay for the spoiled potatoes?

• All the passengers pitched in.
• The captain loaned him the money.
• He paid for it himself.
• He traded the potatoes for the grapes.

Why did the Sea Raven lose the race? (a)  

• There was no wind.
• The captain wasn't experienced.
• Their ship was too heavy.
• Their ship was too light.

What problem did Jack and Praiseworthy run into once they arrived in California?

• They didn't have tools.
• They didn't have mules.
• They couldn't afford a trip to Sacramento.
• They started cutting hair.

Praiseworthy has proven to be a quick thinker. What are two examples from Chapters 5-9 that prove he is clever.

Jack and Praiseworthy put up a sign that said, “Free Haircuts - Miners Only.” Why do you think they did not charge miners for haircuts? What does this show about Jack and Praiseworthy?

Jack and Praiseworthy run into Cut-Eye Higgins at the end of this section. How do you infer he ended up in California?