WorksheetsResearch Simulation Task- The Klondike Gold Rush
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 54mins
Part A- In paragraph 2, what does the phrase miners of all shapes and sizes mean?
A. Many people were invited.
B. People with supplies traveled to the Yukon.
C. People experienced discrimination.
D. Many types of people traveled to the Yukon.
Part B- What additional idea does the reader understand from the phrase in Part A?
A. a large number of miners arrived
B. most miners had gold field experience
C. a large number of miners were rejected
D. most miners could handle the hard labor
Part A- What is the meaning of pamphlets as it is used in paragraph 3 of "Klondike Gold Rush"?
A. tokens for miners
B. stocked wagons
C. guide for minders
D. camping kits
Part B- Which detail from paragraph 3 helps the reader understand the meaning of pamphlets?
A. "Most stampeders knew little or nothing about where they were going..."
B. "This included food, clothing, tools, and camping, mining and transportation equipment."
C. "Helping the outfitters in this regard were the Northwest Mounted Police...."
D. "This was roughly one ton of goods per person."
Part A- Based on the information from "Klondike Gold Rush," which sentences states the central idea of the article?
A. Most miners were pleased with the outcome of the gold rush.
B. Most miners labored hard for very little gain.
C. Work in the Yukon Territory was worth the danger of traveling there.
D. The gold rush hurt many small businesses.
Part B- Which two sentences from the article provide the best evidence for the answer in Part A?
A. "The biggest boom to hit this part of the world was a huge bust for the miners." (paragraph 11)
B. "Towns such as Seattle made fortunes outfitting the miners." (paragraph 3)
C. "Those who made it across the passes found themselves at Bennett Lake." (paragraph 8)
D. " Many stampeders headed home, some worked for others on the claims, and still others stayed to work in Dawson City." (paragraph 9)
E. "The work that was necessary to retrieve the gold was incredible." (paragraph 10)
Part A- Based on the evidence in the article, why did so few miners stay in the Klondike to mine gold after arriving?
A. The conditions for mining were difficult.
B. Many laws outlawed miners.
C. The lack of wildlife made mining nearly impossible.
D. The value of gold dropped significantly.
Part B- Which detail from the article supports the answer to Part A?
A. "Helping the outfitters in this regard were the Northwest Mounted Police..." (paragraph 3)
B. "The Chilkoot Pass trail was steep and hazardous." (paragraph 6)
C. " Here, boats had to be built...." (paragraph 8)
D. "Most of the gold was not at the surface...." (paragraph 10)
Part A- Based on the information in "Klondike Gold Rush," how did most miners read the Yukon territory?
A. by boat and by train
B. by train and using pack animals
C. by boat and walking overland
D. by train and by walking overland
Part B- Which paragraph offers evidence for the answer to Part A?
A. paragraph 2
B. paragraph 5
C. paragraph 9
D. paragraph 10
Part A- How does the author mainly organize paragraphs 1 and 2 in the article "Klondike Gold Rush"?
A. chronological order
B. cause and effect
C. problem and solution
D. compare and contrast
Part B- Which description best illustrates how the structure in Part A is achieved?
A. "The Klondike gold rush began in 1897..." (paragraph 1)
B. "The press was alerted..." (paragraph 1)
C. "...miners of all shapes and sizes..." (paragraph 2)
D. "Only 30,000 completed the trip." (paragraph 2)
Part A- As used in paragraph 3 of the passage from A Woman Who Went to Alaska, what is the meaning of the word oppressive?
A. unjustly harsh
B. occasionally flexible
C. unexpectedly angry
D. appropriately demanding
Part B- Which phrase from paragraph 3 in the passage from A Woman Who Went to Alaska helps the reader understand the meaning of the word oppressive?
A.".... Canadian Dominion government..."
B. ".... arbitrary and strictly enforced....
C."..... prospects for gold...."
D. "..... he visits the recorder's office...."
Part A- Which statement best describes the Canadian government's treatment of the miners in the passage from A Woman Who Went to Alaska?
A. a controlling government that takes advantage of the miners
B. a fair government that wants the miners to succeed without assistance
C. a disorganized government that fails to set appropriate rules for the miners
D. an irresponsible government that is indifferent to the miners
Part B- Which three actions does the government take that provide evidence for the answer to Part A?
A. changing high taxes on mined gold
B. encouraging fishing and hunting
C. enforcing a nightly curfre
D. requiring multiple licenses and permits
E. seizing properly known to contain gold
Part A- What are the most likely reasons the narrator mentions that his father was a part of the gold rush? Select two answers.
A. It explains that the narrator respects his family.
B. It shows the extent to which the narrator values history.
C. It helps the reader understand the narrator's life.
D. It reveals a connection between the narrator and the miners.
E. It highlights the impact of the experience on a specific person.
Part B- Which words from the video provide the best evidence for the answers to Part A?
A. "Beyond mountains...the cry was gold." (0:11)
B. "Scarcely any of these men were miners. Most were while collar workers." (0:42)
C. "All of them had one idea.....they were going to be rich...." (0:51)
D. "The Chilkoot Pass. This scene above all others remained in my father's mind....." (1:07)
