WorksheetsBy the Great Horned Spoon
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Who stole Jack and Praiseworthy's money?
Jonas T. Fletcher
Mountain Ox
Cut Eye Higgins
Pitch Pine Billy
What was the ship that Jack and Praiseworthy go on called?
The Sparrow
Lady Wilma
Wet Deck
The Sea Raven
Why will it be hard for them when they return to town?
Because Praiseworthy will have to fight Mountain Ox
Because Praiseworthy will have to fight Quartz Jackson
Because Jack will have to fight Mountain Ox
Because Praiseworthy will have to fight Cut-Eye Higgins
How does Pariseworthy plan to get Cut-Eye Higgins out of trouble and off the horse?
Jack and Praiseworthy tell everyone that Cut-Eye has something of theirs.
Jack distracts eveyone becuase he pretends to fall and needs help.
Jack pretends to have a horrible toothache and Prasieworthy convinces the town that they need a dentist.
Jack and Praiseworthy talks to all the towns people and asks them o help him.
Why did Praiseworthy and Jack almost miss getting back on ship?
They got lost when they went to shore.
They did not hear the ship's bell ring.
Praiseworthy was in a shop making a purchase for Captain Swain.
Why did Praiseworthy punch the road agent?
The road agent wanted to take the picture of Miss Arabella
The road agent was going to get their gold
The road agent was going to shoot them
The road agent was going to take Praiseworthy's hat
How does Jack feel about coming to California in these chapters?
He feels it was a wonderful idea and that they should live there.
He feels that it was a waste of time. and that they won't find gold.
He feels like they will find gold soon.
What happens when Jack and Praiseworthy are digging graves?
They get very tired.
They find a watch.
They find a map.
They struck gold.
Why did Jack and Praiseworthy have to become stowaways?
They wanted to know what it was like to sneak on a ship.
A man told them to become stowaways.
A thief or cut-purse stole their money they saved to buy tickets for the voyage.
What is Jack and Praiseworthy's job on the boat to work off their debt?
Their job is to shovel coal in the coal bunkers to fuel the ship.
Their job is to cook for all of the men on the ship.
Their job is to make all the beds on the ship.
Who is the main protagonist in 'By the Great Horned Spoon'?
Jack
Praiseworthy
Captain Swain
Cut-Eye Higgins
What is the primary setting of 'By the Great Horned Spoon'?
California Gold Rush
American Civil War
Industrial Revolution
World War II
What role does Praiseworthy play in Jack's life?
Father
Uncle
Butler
Teacher
Which character is known for being a notorious thief in 'By the Great Horned Spoon'?
Mountain Ox
Cut-Eye Higgins
Pitch Pine Billy
Quartz Jackson
What is the main goal of Jack and Praiseworthy's journey?
To find gold
To escape from pirates
To start a new business
To visit family
How do Jack and Praiseworthy travel to California?
By train
By ship
By horse
By foot
What is the name of the ship Jack and Praiseworthy travel on?
The Sparrow
Lady Wilma
Wet Deck
The Sea Raven
Why do Jack and Praiseworthy become stowaways?
They missed the ship
They lost their tickets
Their money was stolen
They wanted an adventure
What is Praiseworthy's clever plan to help Jack when they are in trouble?
Pretend to be sick
Distract the guards
Hide in the cargo
Convince the town they need a dentist
What unexpected item do Jack and Praiseworthy find while digging?
A treasure map
A gold nugget
A watch
A rare coin
What challenge does Praiseworthy face upon returning to town?
Fighting Mountain Ox
Finding a job
Paying off debts
Reuniting with family
What lesson does Jack learn during his adventure?
The value of friendship
The importance of wealth
The thrill of adventure
The need for independence
How does the story 'By the Great Horned Spoon' end?
Jack and Praiseworthy find gold
They return home empty-handed
They start a new life in California
They are captured by thieves
What is the significance of the title 'By the Great Horned Spoon'?
A reference to a character
A symbol of luck
A famous saying
A type of tool used in gold mining
Which character provides comic relief in 'By the Great Horned Spoon'?
Jack
Praiseworthy
Captain Swain
Cut-Eye Higgins
