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Worksheetszeke goes west 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 18mins
In what way is this text is a historical fiction?
The setting is based on made-up places in the future.
The setting is based on real places in the future.
The setting is based on made-up places in the past.
The setting is based on real places in the past.
Which details help us to infer that the journey West was challenging?
It took weeks and the terrain was rough.
Ezekiel had brought his heavy tools.
The other passengers were afraid.
It took two drivers to man the coach.
How did the stagecoach boss repay Ezekiel for repairing the coach on his way out West?
He honored Ezekiel's request for some building materials.
He honored Ezekiel's request for more settlers.
He gave him enough money build a new settlement.
He gave his friend a job on the stagecoach.
What evidence is there that Ezekiel became a leader in the settlement?
Nobody believes in his dream or follows his advice.
He began charging stagecoach passengers for food and drinks.
The settlers nominated him as major of the town.
He encourages people to work together in developing the settlement.
How did the settlement become a small town where many travelers would stop to rest?
As Ezekiel gave up and went to another place, the settlers became more successful and built a town from scraps.
As the weather became really bad, more passengers got stuck at the settlement and they built a town from pieces of coach wagon.
As the settlers made money from selling food to travelers they were able to afford to build stores, houses and even hotels.
As the settlement became more popular, the stagecoach boss built a town.
What was Ezekiel's dream?
His dream was to find a place of his own, that he could build and call his.
His dream was to be the world's greatest carpenter.
His dream was to be a stagecoach driver.
His dream was to keep traveling West and see what else was out there.
What does the word "provisions" mean in the context of a journey?
Entertainment
Supplies needed for a trip
Directions
Companions
Which word describes the physical features of a land?
Settlement
Terrain
Bandits
Oblige
What is a "settlement"?
A group of people who steal
A place where people live
A type of food
A type of animal
Who are "bandits"?
People who play music
People who steal
People who build houses
People who teach
What does it mean to "oblige" someone?
To ignore them
To help or do a favor for them
To argue with them
To laugh at them
What does it mean to 'start a new life'?
It refers to the opportunity to create a fresh beginning in a new place.
It means to forget the past and never look back.
It involves moving to a different country permanently.
It signifies a temporary change in lifestyle.
How did the stagecoach boss reward Ezekiel for his help?
He honored Ezekiel's request for some building materials.
He gave Ezekiel a gold coin as a reward.
He offered Ezekiel a position as his assistant.
He provided Ezekiel with a new horse.
How does Ezekiel's profession as a carpenter influence his journey?
His skills as a carpenter help him build a new life and contribute to the settlement.
He becomes a renowned artist in the community.
He struggles to find work and faces many challenges.
He decides to abandon carpentry for a different profession.
What challenges did Ezekiel face on his journey West?
The journey took weeks and the terrain was rough.
He encountered friendly tribes along the way.
He found abundant resources and food.
He traveled in a straight line without obstacles.
