Gold Rush Quiz

What does John do when he finds the shiny piece?

• He sits down

• He jumps up

• He runs away

• He throws it back

What does the text suggest about the amount of gold found?

• A lot of gold was found easily

• A little bit of gold was found with great effort

• Gold was found without any effort

• Gold was found in large quantities

What question does the text ask about gold?

• Why is gold shiny?

• What was the big deal about gold?

• How is gold mined?

• Where is gold found?

What is gold commonly used for?

• Building materials

• Jewelry

• Fuel

• Food

Where is gold commonly found?

• In the sky

• Under the ground

• On trees

• In the air

What is gold often mixed with when found underground?

• Water and sand

• Dirt and rocks

• Leaves and branches

• Ice and snow

What does the text imply about the future of gold mining in California?

• There will be a lot of gold mining

• Gold mining will decrease

• Gold mining will increase

• Gold mining will stay the same

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

• Ag

• Au

• Al

• Ar

What is a common use for gold in electronics?

• Electricity

• Decoration

• Insulation

• Fuel

What is a small, round piece of metal often made from gold?

• Coin

• Plate

• Ring

• Button