Life Changes and Resilience Themes

Leo and his friends survive the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and escape to Sacramento. After enduring hardships in Golden Gate Park, they plan their futures. Leo sells his gold nugget to help Wilkie pursue a football career in Seattle, while he and Morris head to New York for a fresh start. They part ways, cherishing their friendship and looking forward to new opportunities.

What was the general mood of the refugees at the Sacramento train station?

• Joyful and excited

• Angry and resentful

• Indifferent and bored

• Shocked and relieved

What were the conditions like in Golden Gate Park after the earthquake?

• People were celebrating the end of the earthquake.

• It was a tent city with limited resources.

• The park was peaceful and quiet.

• There was plenty of food and water for everyone.

What did some people in the tent city start discussing despite the devastation?

• Organizing a protest

• Moving to another city

• Rebuilding San Francisco

• Starting a new business

What motivated Leo to leave San Francisco?

• He wanted to visit relatives.

• He was tired of the weather.

• He was looking for a fresh start.

• He wanted to find a new job.

What did Leo do with his gold nugget?

• He gave it to a friend.

• He kept it as a souvenir.

• He lost it during the earthquake.

• He sold it to buy a train ticket for Wilkie.

Where did Wilkie plan to go after leaving Sacramento?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York City

• Seattle

What was Leo and Morris's plan after leaving Sacramento?

• To travel to Seattle with Wilkie

• To stay in Sacramento and find jobs

• To return to San Francisco

• To start new lives in New York City

What did Leo realize about the treasures his father gave him?

• They were lost in the earthquake.

• They were more valuable than gold.

• They were just material possessions.

• They were not as valuable as he thought.

How did Wilkie say goodbye to Leo and Morris?

• He waved from the train.

• He shook their hands.

• He wrote them a letter.

• He gave them a gift.

What did Leo feel was going to happen to him as he waited for his train?

• A disaster

• A new job opportunity

• Something remarkable

• A reunion with family