GOLD IN THE BACK GARDEN

GOLD IN THE BACK GARDEN

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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In the quiet Victorian town of Wedderburn, a gold discovery in the main street has transformed the town. Albert Smith found a 1,000 pound nugget, leading to a gold rush. The Buttrick family has also profited significantly from their backyard digging. A recent find by a son-in-law adds to the town's newfound wealth, with a nugget worth 800 quid. Wedderburn's residents have indeed struck it rich.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has caused the town of Wedderburn to become newsworthy?

A new shopping mall being built

A famous celebrity moving in

The discovery of gold in the main street

A new railway station opening

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the local barber in Wedderburn take long lunch hours?

He enjoys long walks

He finds gold digging more profitable

He has a new hobby of painting

He is attending a cooking class

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who discovered the 1,000-pound gold nugget in Wedderburn?

The local barber

Albert Smith

One of the sons-in-law

David Buttrick

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Albert Smith's gold claim located?

In the local park

In front of David Buttrick's house

Next to the barber shop

Near the town hall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much is the recent four-pound nugget found by the Buttrick family worth?

1000 quid

800 quid

600 quid

400 quid