Vocabulary Quiz: Chapters 9-10

What does the word "prospector" mean in the context of the story?

• A person who explores an area for mineral deposits

• A person who sells goods

• A person who writes books

• A person who builds houses

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In the story, what is the significance of the word "nugget"?

• A type of bird

• A small piece of gold

• A type of food

• A tool used for mining

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

How does the term "claim" relate to the characters' actions in the story?

• It refers to a legal right to own a piece of land for mining

• It means to argue with someone

• It is a type of dance

• It refers to a type of clothing

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What does the word "sluice" refer to in the context of gold mining?

• A type of animal

• A channel for directing water

• A type of hat

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the meaning of "panning" as used in the story?

• Cooking food in a pan

• Searching for gold using a pan

• Painting a picture

• Playing a musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

How does the term "grubstake" apply to the characters' journey?

• It is a type of food they eat

• It refers to supplies or funds given to a prospector

• It is a type of clothing

• It is a type of animal

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What does "assay" mean in the context of the story?

• To test the quality of gold

• To write a letter

• To build a house

• To plant a tree

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the role of a "claim jumper" in the story?

• A person who jumps over fences

• A person who illegally takes someone else's mining claim

• A person who helps others

• A person who sells mining equipment

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word "paydirt" signify in the story?

• A type of soil used for farming

• Earth or ore that yields a profit

• A type of clothing

• A type of food

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

How is the term "mother lode" used in the story?

• A large, rich vein of gold

• A type of ship

• A type of animal

• A type of tree

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.L.3.5A