Yukon Gold Rush

Part A- In paragraph 2, what does the phrase miners of all shapes and sizes mean?

• A. Many people were invited.

• B. People with supplies traveled to the Yukon.

• C. People experienced discrimination.

• D. Many types of people traveled to the Yukon.

Part B- What additional idea does the reader understand from the phrase in Part A?

• A. a large number of miners arrived

• B. most miners had gold field experience

• C. a large number of miners were rejected

• D. most miners could handle the hard labor

Part A- What is the meaning of pamphlets as it is used in paragraph 3 of "Klondike Gold Rush"?

• A. tokens for miners

• B. stocked wagons

• C. guide for minders

• D. camping kits

Part B- Which detail from paragraph 3 helps the reader understand the meaning of pamphlets?

• A. "Most stampeders knew little or nothing about where they were going..."

• B. "This included food, clothing, tools, and camping, mining and transportation equipment."

• C. "Helping the outfitters in this regard were the Northwest Mounted Police...."

• D. "This was roughly one ton of goods per person."

Part A- Based on the information from "Klondike Gold Rush," which sentences states the central idea of the article?

• A. Most miners were pleased with the outcome of the gold rush.

• B. Most miners labored hard for very little gain.

• C. Work in the Yukon Territory was worth the danger of traveling there.

• D. The gold rush hurt many small businesses.

Part B- Which two sentences from the article provide the best evidence for the answer in Part A?

• A. "The biggest boom to hit this part of the world was a huge bust for the miners." (paragraph 11)

• B. "Towns such as Seattle made fortunes outfitting the miners." (paragraph 3)

• C. "Those who made it across the passes found themselves at Bennett Lake." (paragraph 8)

• D. " Many stampeders headed home, some worked for others on the claims, and still others stayed to work in Dawson City." (paragraph 9)

• E. "The work that was necessary to retrieve the gold was incredible." (paragraph 10)

Part A- Based on the evidence in the article, why did so few miners stay in the Klondike to mine gold after arriving?

• A. The conditions for mining were difficult.

• B. Many laws outlawed miners.

• C. The lack of wildlife made mining nearly impossible.

• D. The value of gold dropped significantly.

Part B- Which detail from the article supports the answer to Part A?

• A. "Helping the outfitters in this regard were the Northwest Mounted Police..." (paragraph 3)

• B. "The Chilkoot Pass trail was steep and hazardous." (paragraph 6)

• C. " Here, boats had to be built...." (paragraph 8)

• D. "Most of the gold was not at the surface...." (paragraph 10)

Part A- Based on the information in "Klondike Gold Rush," how did most miners read the Yukon territory?

• A. by boat and by train

• B. by train and using pack animals

• C. by boat and walking overland

• D. by train and by walking overland

Part B- Which paragraph offers evidence for the answer to Part A?

• A. paragraph 2

• B. paragraph 5

• C. paragraph 9

• D. paragraph 10