By the Great Hornspoon Ch 13-14

What did Jack find in the tuft of grass?

• A gold nugget

• A silver coin

• A piece of paper

• A feather

What does Dr. Buckbee want Jack and Praiseworthy to do?

• Find a lost treasure

• Help him with an experiment

• Retrieve his map

• Build a shelter

How did Jack accidentally bid on the neckties?

• He raised his hand to wave

• He shouted by mistake

• He nodded his head

• He dropped a coin

How do the neckties begin to sell?

• They were given as gifts

• They became a fashion trend

• They were sold at a discount

• They were advertised in a newspaper

What do Praiseworthy and Jack want to buy with the necktie money?

• A new hat

• A pair of shoes

• A burro

• A map

Who is Stubb?

• A sailor

• A miner

• A shopkeeper

• A teacher

How does Jack get his burro to hold still?

• By feeding it

• By singing to it

• By tying it to a tree

• By petting it

Where are Jack and Praiseworthy headed?

• To the mountains

• To the city

• To the beach

• To the gold fields

Who is Jack sad to say goodbye to?

• His teacher

• His friend

• His pet

• His neighbor

The author writes, “Still coming back would be even harder.” Why do you think the author wrote that?

• To show the difficulty of leaving

• To express excitement

• To describe a fun journey

• To indicate a short trip