Tuckers' Gold Rigby Reader

What year did James Marshall find gold in California?

• 1848

• 1850

• 1860

• 1870

What is the family's plan once they reach San Francisco?

• Stay in a hotel

• Stay at Simpson Boarding House

• Camp in the woods

• Rent an apartment

What does the word "expedition" mean?

• A short walk

• A long journey

• A quick trip

• A small errand

What does the word "board" mean in this story?

• A piece of wood

• To get on a vehicle

• To stay in a place

• To write on a board

What did Mr. Endicott do for the Tuckers?

• Built them a house

• Arranged for them to stay at Simpson Boarding House

• Gave them money

• Found them jobs

What job does James choose?

• Painter

• Chef

• Teacher

• Doctor

What does the text suggest about the meaning of the elephant in the new sign?

• It represents giving up

• It is just decoration

• It is a symbol of wealth

• It is a sign of danger

What is Penny’s reaction to the news that some men are giving up mining? She doesn't know that Uncle James has returned yet.

• She is happy for them

• She is surprised and worried about Uncle James

• She doesn’t care

• She is angry

What does the phrase "keep her mind off" mean?

• To focus on something

• To not think about something

• To remember something

• To talk about something

Where and when does the story begin?

• San Francisco, September 1849

• St. Joseph, Missouri, April 16, 1849

• New York, April 16, 1849

• San Francisco, April 16, 1849