Ezekiel Johnson Goes West - MyView 5.2

What was Ezekiel's dream?

• To become a famous musician

• To find a place of his own, that he could build and call his

• To travel the world and explore new cultures

• To start a business and become wealthy

What evidence shows that Ezekiel became a leader in the settlement?

• He encourages people to work together in developing the settlement.

• He often makes decisions without consulting others.

• He avoids taking responsibility for the group's actions.

• He prefers to work alone rather than with the community.

What can we infer about the settlers' feelings during the journey?

• The settlers were excited and looking forward to the journey.

• The other passengers were afraid, indicating the journey was daunting.

• The settlers felt indifferent and did not care about the journey.

• The other passengers were confident and optimistic about the journey.

What does it mean to 'start a new life'?

• It refers to the opportunity to create a fresh beginning in a new place.

• It means to forget the past and never look back.

• It involves moving to a different country permanently.

• It signifies a temporary change in lifestyle.

How did the stagecoach boss reward Ezekiel for his help?

• He honored Ezekiel's request for some building materials.

• He gave Ezekiel a gold coin as a reward.

• He offered Ezekiel a position as his assistant.

• He provided Ezekiel with a new horse.

Why is it significant that it took two drivers to man the coach?

• It suggests the journey was difficult and required extra help.

• It indicates that the coach was very large and needed more control.

• It implies that the drivers were inexperienced and needed assistance.

• It shows that the journey was short and required less effort.

What is the significance of building materials in the story?

• They represent the tools for destruction.

• They symbolize the foundation for creating a new home and community.

• They are merely a backdrop for the characters' actions.

• They indicate the wealth of the characters.

How does Ezekiel's profession as a carpenter influence his journey?

• His skills as a carpenter help him build a new life and contribute to the settlement.

• He becomes a renowned artist in the community.

• He struggles to find work and faces many challenges.

• He decides to abandon carpentry for a different profession.

What role did teamwork play in the settlement's development?

• Teamwork was essential for the settlers to work together and build their community.

• Teamwork was not important and settlers worked individually.

• Teamwork only helped in trading with other settlements.

• Teamwork was mainly about socializing rather than building a community.

What does the term 'settler' refer to?

• A person who moves to a new area to live and establish a community.

• A person who travels for leisure and exploration.

• A person who engages in trade and commerce in a new land.

• A person who studies the history of a region.