Discovery and Examination of a Rock

In 1928, a family in West Virginia discovered a rock while playing horseshoes, which they initially thought was quartz. Fourteen years later, Punch, the son, developed an interest in geology and consulted Professor Roy Holden. Despite initial skepticism, Holden discovered the rock was actually a diamond.

What activity were Grover and Punch engaged in when they discovered the rock?

• Fishing

• Playing baseball

• Playing horseshoes

• Hiking

What did Punch initially think the rock was?

• A piece of quartz

• A piece of silver

• A piece of gold

• A piece of coal

How many years passed before Punch revisited the rock?

• 14 years

• 10 years

• 16 years

• 12 years

Who did Punch contact to examine the rock?

• A mining engineer

• A local jeweler

• A geology professor

• A museum curator

What was Professor Holden's initial reaction to Punch's request?

• He was angry

• He was indifferent

• He was skeptical

• He was excited

What did the rock turn out to be?

• A piece of quartz

• A piece of gold

• A diamond

• A piece of silver

In which state did the discovery of the rock take place?

• Virginia

• Ohio

• West Virginia

• Kentucky