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Gold Rush Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does John do when he finds the shiny piece?

a)

He sits down

b)

He jumps up

c)

He runs away

d)

He throws it back

2.

What does the text suggest about the amount of gold found?

a)

A lot of gold was found easily

b)

A little bit of gold was found with great effort

c)

Gold was found without any effort

d)

Gold was found in large quantities

3.

What question does the text ask about gold?

a)

Why is gold shiny?

b)

What was the big deal about gold?

c)

How is gold mined?

d)

Where is gold found?

4.

What is gold commonly used for?

a)

Building materials

b)

Jewelry

c)

Fuel

d)

Food

5.

Where is gold commonly found?

a)

In the sky

b)

Under the ground

c)

On trees

d)

In the air

6.

What is gold often mixed with when found underground?

a)

Water and sand

b)

Dirt and rocks

c)

Leaves and branches

d)

Ice and snow

7.

What does the text imply about the future of gold mining in California?

a)

There will be a lot of gold mining

b)

Gold mining will decrease

c)

Gold mining will increase

d)

Gold mining will stay the same

8.

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

a)

Ag

b)

Au

c)

Al

d)

Ar

9.

What is a common use for gold in electronics?

a)

Electricity

b)

Decoration

c)

Insulation

d)

Fuel

10.

What is a small, round piece of metal often made from gold?

a)

Coin

b)

Plate

c)

Ring

d)

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