By the Great Horn Spoon

Why is the captain in such a rush to get to California?

• The captain is racing the Sea Raven around the horn.

• The captain wants to find as much gold as possible.

• The captain has never been to California and can't wait to see it.

How does Praiseworthy find the thief?

• After each passenger enters a room, he checks the light switch for fingerprints. He explains the fingerprint that matches the one on the pig is the thief!

• After each passenger touches the pig, Praiseworthy asks them to look at their fingers. He explains that the finger without dust is the thief!

• After asks each passenger if they have seen anyone suspicious on the ship.

How did Praiseworthy solve Mr. Azariah Jones' and Monsieur Gaunt's problems?

• He convinced Monsieur Gaunt to sell his grape vines to Mr. Jones.

• He convinced Mr. Jones to sell the potatoes to Monsieur Gaunt.

• He offered to buy both of the items they planned to sell in California.

• He told both of them to sell their items on Callao, Peru.

What did Mr. Jones and Monsieur Gaunt buy Jack and Praiseworthy for solving their problems?

• Hats and clothes

• Pick and shovel

• Pick, shovel, and wash pan

• Shovel and a hat for Praiseworthy

What did Praiseworthy purchase for the Captain in Callao?

• Cheese

• Dead rat

• Liver

• Kidney

How do Jack and Praiseworthy get the money to take the boat to Sacramento?

• Praiseworthy gives free haircuts and keeps the gold dust.

• Praiseworthy charges a $1.00 for every hair cut.

• They sell their picks and shovels.

• Praiseworthy charges for haircuts and keeps te gold dust.

Who do Jack and Praiseworthy meet in San Francisco?

• Cut-Eye Higgins

• Good Luck

• Cheap John

• Quartz Jackson

What is the main reason Jack and Praiseworthy travel to California in 'By the Great Horn Spoon'?

• To find gold and become rich

• To visit family members

• To escape from their past

• To explore new lands

Which character is known for their cleverness and problem-solving skills in 'By the Great Horn Spoon'?

• Jack

• Praiseworthy

• Captain Swain

• Cut-Eye Higgins

What role does the character Cut-Eye Higgins play in the story?

• A helpful guide

• A notorious thief

• A ship captain

• A gold miner