A Secret Mine Quiz

Where was Waltz born?

• United States

• Germany

• Canada

• Mexico

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What was the name of the mountain associated with the legend of the gold mine?

• Sierra Nevada

• Rocky Mountain

• Appalachian Mountain

• Superstition Mountain

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Who was the first person to search for Waltz's mine after his death?

• Adolph Ruth

• The Peraltas

• Howard Peterson

• Julia Thomas

What did Adolph Ruth leave behind before he disappeared?

• A map

• A photograph

• A note

• A gold nugget

What was found in a ravine that belonged to Adolph Ruth?

• His backpack

• His skull

• His journal

• His map

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What year did Adolph Ruth disappear while searching for the mine?

• 1925

• 1934

• 1931

• 1928

Which river is located near the Superstition Mountain?

• Colorado River

• Salt River

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi River

What was the profession of Jacob Waltz before he became associated with the gold mine legend?

• Miner

• Farmer

• Blacksmith

• Carpenter

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What was the primary reason for Adolph Ruth's expedition to the Superstition Mountains?

• To map the area

• To study local wildlife

• To search for Waltz's mine

• To find a lost city

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Which year did Jacob Waltz reportedly discover the gold mine?

• 1865

• 1871

• 1880

• 1892

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