Gold Rush Multiple Choice

Day 1

1.  How does paragraph 3 contribute to the structure of Passage 1?

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  1. It explains why the author went on the trip

• 1. It shows where the author began his trip

• 1. It introduces the obstacles the author faced on the trip

• 1. It emphasizes what the author needed to bring on the trip

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Day 1

2A: How does the map add to the reader’s understanding of the information in Passage 1?

• 1. It shows where the miners probably found gold.

• 1. It shows the distance of the route the author took

• 1. It shows alternate ways for miners to cross the border.

• 1. It shows the most dangerous part of the author’s journey.

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Day 1

2B: What information can students learn from the map that is most important in relation to the Klondike?

• 1. How large the Klondike was

• 1. Where part of the Klondike was

• 1. How much water is part of the Klondike

• 1. Where Annie Hall Strong set up camp in the Klondike

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Day 2

1. Select the paragraph from passage 1 that highlights what the author learns from his trip along the Chilkoot Trail.

• a) Paragraph 7

• b) paragraph 8

• c) paragraph 9

• d) paragraph 10

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Day 2

2. What evidence does Passage 1 provide that supports Annie Hall Strong’s claim in Passage 2 that those who “love luxury, comfort and ease would better remain at home”? (paragraph 13)

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  1. “I must admit I was nervous.” (paragraph 1)

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• 1. “We started talking and soon were walking the trail together.” (paragraph 2)

• 1. “Hours later, we arrived at our campground and pitched our tents in the rain.” (paragraph 7)

• 1. “Next to Lake Bennett was a small train station and restaurant.” (paragraph 9)

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Day 3

1. According to Passage 2, which two items should be taken on a trip to the Klondike?

• 1. Canvas bags

• 1. b) sleeping bags  

• 1. c) saccharin packs

• 1. d) evaporated eggs

• 1. e) lemonade tablets

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Day 3

2. What is the author’s purpose for writing Passage 2?

• 1. To persuade women to go on the gold rush

• 1. To show that sugar is important to take on the gold rush

• 1. To highlight a writer’s suggestions to women going on the gold rush

• 1. To emphasize that sleeping bas should not be taken on the gold rush

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Day 3

3. Part A: Based on Passage 2, with which statement about going on the gold rush would Annie Hall Strong agree?

• 1. It is better to take friends with you.

• 1. Only take with you what is necessary.

• 1. Looking at the landscape is an added bonus.

• 1. Before leaving you should get plenty of rest.

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Day 3

3 Part B: Which sentence from Passsage 1 supports the answer in Part A?

• 1. “As I was looking around at the beautiful scenery, I tripped over a big tree root…” (paragraph 4)

• 1. “Ron, Carol, and I followed the trail across narrow bridges…” (paragraph 5)

• 1. “Near the steepest part, we passed old shovels, teakettles, and rusted tin cans that the miners must have found too heavy to carry.” (paragraph 6)

• 1. “While relaxing in my bed, I thought of the miners from the Klondike gold rush.” (paragraph 10)

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