WorksheetsBy the Great Horn Spoon Final
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
How do Jack and Praiseworthy get their mining tools?
they work for them
they borrow them
they win them in a fight
they receive them as gifts
At the end of the story, Praiseworthy thinks Cut-Eye Higgins will:
Get in more trouble
Learn to be kind
Be buried in Hangtown
Escape from jail
Jack and Praiseworthy lose their fortune in:
a bet
a fight
a shipwreck
a holdup
Who stole Jack and Praiseworthy's money?
Jonas T. Fletcher
Mountain Ox
Cut Eye Higgins
Pitch Pine Billy
Wy were all the miners talking about them as they got to the hotel?
Because they didn't like them
Because they wanted to fight them
Because they had heard about how Praiseworthy knocked out the roadagent
Because they looked funny to the miners
What is the status of the race at the end of Chapter 6?
The Lady Wilma is ahead.
The Lady Wilma is behind from being becalmed.
The Sea Raven is alongside the Lady Wilma.
The Sea Raven has won the race.
What are adjectives that would describe the character Praiseworthy?
scared, shy, and boring
mean, angry, and rude
wise, confident, and calm
tired, lazy, and silly
Who was the first miner that Praiseworthy gave a haircut to, because he was about to meet his fiance?
Pitch-Pine Billy
Jonas T. Fletcher
Quartz Jackson
Cut-Eye Higgins
What was the ship that Jack and Praiseworthy go on called?
The Sparrow
Lady Wilma
Wet Deck
The Sea Raven
What scary event happened while Jack and Praiseworthy were traveling on the coach?
The stagecoach fell over and a two horses got sick.
Road agents surrounded the coach with weapons.
Praiseworthy got very sick.
Cut-Eye stole Aunt Arabella's picture.
What does Jack say to Praiseworthy that seems to make him feel embarrassed?
That he looks silly in his outfit when he panning for gold.
That Aunt Arabella is selling the house
That Aunt Arabella would marry him if he asked her
Why was everyone staring at Jack and Praiseworthy on their way to the Empire Hotel?
Everyone was talking about his outfit.
Everyone was talking about them finding gold.
Everyone was talking about Praiseworthy's reputation as a powerful fighter.
Everyione was talking about Cut-Eye Higgin's reputation as a fighter.
What is the main theme of 'By the Great Horn Spoon'?
Adventure and discovery
Love and betrayal
War and peace
Friendship and loyalty
Who is the author of 'By the Great Horn Spoon'?
Sid Fleischman
Mark Twain
J.K. Rowling
Charles Dickens
What motivates Jack and Praiseworthy to travel to California?
To find gold
To visit family
To escape the law
To start a new business
Which character is known for being clever and resourceful?
Praiseworthy
Jack
Cut-Eye Higgins
Aunt Arabella
What is the significance of the gold pan in the story?
It symbolizes hope and fortune
It is a family heirloom
It is a gift from a friend
It represents betrayal
How does the setting influence the events in 'By the Great Horn Spoon'?
The Gold Rush creates opportunities and challenges
The city life offers comfort and luxury
The war causes fear and destruction
The countryside provides peace and tranquility
What literary device is frequently used in 'By the Great Horn Spoon'?
Humor
Foreshadowing
Metaphor
Irony
Which event marks the climax of the story?
The discovery of gold
The confrontation with Cut-Eye Higgins
The arrival in California
The departure from Boston
What lesson does Jack learn by the end of the story?
The value of hard work and perseverance
The importance of wealth
The need for revenge
The power of fear
How does Praiseworthy's character change throughout the story?
He becomes more confident and assertive
He becomes more fearful and timid
He becomes more selfish and greedy
He becomes more isolated and lonely
What role does Aunt Arabella play in the story?
She provides motivation for Jack
She is the antagonist
She is a minor character
She is a comic relief
What is the tone of 'By the Great Horn Spoon'?
Light-hearted and adventurous
Dark and mysterious
Serious and somber
Romantic and dreamy
How does the author use dialogue to develop characters?
By revealing their personalities and motivations
By confusing the reader
By creating suspense
By providing historical context
