By the Great Horn Spoon ch. 17 Quiz

What is the initial reaction of Jack and Praiseworthy when they find gold?

• They calmly measure the gold.

• They argue about how much gold to take.

• They jump for joy and celebrate.

• They start working immediately to mine more gold.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What realization does Jack have after finding the gold?

• He feels the gold is not real.

• He is finally called by his first name, Jack.

• He wishes they had more gold.

• He regrets finding the gold.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which figurative language technique is used in this passage: "The gold revealed itself like bits of sunlight trapped in the loosened earth"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What task does Praiseworthy take on while Jack stays behind?

• He hunts animals.

• He watches the gold.

• He goes to town to sell the gold.

• He goes to get more equipment.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What happens to the miners' claims at Grave Diggers Hill?

• The gold veins become richer.

• More miners begin to work the land.

• The gold veins play out, and miners abandon the area.

• New laws are introduced to regulate the claims.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why does Praiseworthy carry a small portrait of Miss Arabella with him?

• To remind him of his duties.

• To keep her memory alive while he works.

• To show it to Jack.

• To keep it as a lucky charm.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Praiseworthy feel about his future after striking gold?

• He is excited about becoming a rich man.

• He feels guilty for not being a butler.

• He is unsure about how to spend his fortune.

• He misses his old life and duty as a butler.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Who escapes from jail in this chapter?

• Jack

• The Mountain Ox

• Doc Higgins

• Pitch Pine Billy

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the significance of the "Mountain Ox" in this chapter?

• He is a miner who strikes it rich.

• He is Praiseworthy's rival in a bare-fisted contest.

• He is a dangerous animal that they must avoid.

• He is a wealthy businessman in Hangtown.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Praiseworthy prepare for the fight with the Mountain Ox?

• He practices with Jack.

• He reads a book on boxing techniques.

• He seeks help from other miners.

• He tries to avoid the fight.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3