By the Great Horn Spoon Ch. 15

What is the main goal of Jack and Praiseworthy’s journey?

• To become famous prospectors

• To rescue a trapped animal

• To find gold and save Aunt Arabella’s home

• To map the California wilderness

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.4.9

What does the narrator compare the yellow poppies to?

• Fireflies at night

• Piles of real gold

• Scatterings of fool’s gold

• Pieces of sunlight

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which best describes how Jack and Praiseworthy respond to the challenges of prospecting?

• They argue often and grow discouraged.

• They sing, whistle, and remain hopeful.

• They give up and return to Boston.

• They compete with each other to find more gold.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following lines is an example of hyperbole?

• The sky turned red as the sun was setting.

• He felt as if his boots were nailed to the ground.

• The candle lit the tent all night long.

• The bear came forward slowly and carefully.

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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 causes Jack to fall into the coyote hole?

• He’s chasing a rabbit.

• He’s startled by a grizzly bear.

• He’s distracted by a gunshot.

• He trips over a fallen tree.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What theme is best represented by Jack surviving the bear encounter and getting rescued?

• Good always wins over evil.

• Greed leads to destruction.

• Perseverance and teamwork are essential for survival.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following quotes includes personification?

• Carpenter O’s were hammering away with their beaks.

• The mountain cat crouched on a tree limb.

• The mule moved slowly over the hills.

• They camped beside a stream.

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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 event causes Praiseworthy to suspect Cut-Eye Higgins is nearby?

• A prospector complains about a stolen map.

• They see a white coat left at a camp.

• A miner mentions a dentist in Shirttail Camp.

• They find gold near Higgins’ tent.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.3.1

What can be inferred about Jack when he imagines making a mountain cat hat?

• He is tired and delusional.

• He is starting to feel brave and independent.

• He misses his home in Boston.

• He wants to scare off Praiseworthy.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Which 2 lines from the text use onomatopoeias?

• The grizzly roared, dropping chewed acorns.

• The wings squeaked as the doves flew off.

• The fire crackled in the evening air.

• The bear looked fierce and huge.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4