By the Great Horn Spoon Ch 16 Quiz

What is the name of the camp Jack and Praiseworthy are trying to reach?

• Coloma

• Growlersburg

• Shirttail Camp

• Sacramento

Why are people gathering at Shirttail Camp when Jack and Praiseworthy arrive?

• A gold strike has been discovered.

• There’s going to be a hanging.

• A dentist is giving free services.

• A famous miner is giving a speech.

Who is about to be hanged when Jack and Praiseworthy arrive?

• Jim Marshall

• Jack

• Cut-Eye Higgins

• Dr. Buckbee

How do Praiseworthy and Jack delay the hanging?

• They offer gold for Cut-Eye’s freedom.

• Jack pretends to be sick.

• Jack pretends to have a toothache.

• Praiseworthy threatens to report the hanging.

Which of the following is an example of imagery in the text?

• “The summer hills were red and yellow.”

• “Stop squirming,” said Cut-Eye.

• “Jack bellowed and held a hand to his cheek.”

• “We’ll never get him strung up.”

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• “Like my young partner there...”

• “He sneered with a crooked smile.”

• “He could feel their effect on the crowd.”

• “Justice rolled off his tongue.”

What does the map hidden in Cut-Eye Higgins’ hat turn out to be?

• A fake map

• A real but outdated map

• A treasure map from Jim Marshall

• A decoy planted by Praiseworthy

What is the main conflict Praiseworthy faces in this chapter?

• Whether to tell Jack the truth about the gold

• Trying to get justice for Cut-Eye Higgins

• Trying to stop an unjust hanging

• Convincing miners to share their gold

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• “There ain’t a law book within 50 miles.”

• “Open up them jaws, boy!”

• “We'll never get him strung up.”

• “A team of mules wasn’t going to get his mouth open.”

Which word best describes Praiseworthy’s character in this chapter?

• Greedy

• Cunning

• Cowardly

• Dishonest