
Thrill of the Chase
Authored by Margaret Anderson
English
10th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to “The Thrill of the Chase,” where is Fenn’s treasure hidden?
in the desert east of Los Angeles
in the mountains north of Santa Fe
in a cave on the shores of the Mississippi
in the Appalachian Mountains near a creek
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As explained in “The Thrill of the Chase,” Fenn first decided to hide the treasure after he was diagnosed with cancer and thought he did not have long to live. However, the cancer went into remission, and Fenn did not proceed to hide the treasure. What inspired him to finally go ahead and hide it?
His cancer returned.
He turned 80, a milestone birthday.
He sold his gallery and had the money.
His wife reminded him of the treasure box.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In “The Thrill of the Chase,” what advice does Fenn give to help treasure-seekers? Choose two options.
Look for clues in the local newspaper every weekend.
The treasure is buried a foot deep on a steep mountainside.
Don't believe anything you hear that's not in his poem or in his book.
Don't search for the treasure more than one hundred feet from a trail.
The treasure chest is hidden more than 300 miles west of Toledo, Ohio.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to “The Thrill of the Chase,” one of the replies Fenn gives when asked why he hid the treasure is this: “Anyone who dies with over $50 is a failure.” What is the most likely meaning of this statement?
People who spend their life trying to get rich are wasting their valuable time.
People do not appreciate the power of money until they have had it and lost it.
Many people need money, and Fenn wants to give them the chance to find some.
Money is not useful to people after they die, so people should use it while they are alive.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to “The Thrill of the Chase,” what have some treasure hunters gotten out of their efforts to find the treasure?
a share of the treasure when it is found
legal problems due to trespassing on private lands
the opportunity to meet Fenn and his celebrity friends
time out in the mountains and experiences shared with family
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the author of “My Possessions, Myself,” why are heirlooms important possessions?
They often have historical value that is greater than their monetary value.
They symbolize and strengthen a family's sense of identity.
They are often worth a great deal of money.
They usually display fine craftsmanship.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences best states the central idea of “My Possessions, Myself ”?
Some people are quite attached to major possessions such as houses and cars.
What people own is important in shaping their sense of identity.
Those who lose everything also lose their sense of self.
People define themselves by how much they own.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
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