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WorksheetsCaptain Moulton Passage
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What was the captain staring at?
Silver coins
Gold coins
A contract
A stranger
Read the passage: 'Anything?' said a voice from behind Captain Moulton's chair. Startled, Moulton swung around and saw a stranger. This was as odd as the room. The stranger was dressed all in black with milky white skin and eyes that shined. Had Captain Moulton ever seen or heard anyone enter the room before?
True
False
What does the stranger promise Captain Moulton in exchange for his service?
Fame
Unimaginable wealth
Power
Friendship
Read the passage and answer: True or False: Captain Moulton was afraid of the stranger after making the deal.
True
False
What did Captain Moulton use to make holes through the boots and floorboards?
A hammer
A hand drill
A saw
A screwdriver
What did the stranger pour into Captain Moulton's boots?
Water
Gold coins
Silver coins
Sand
Did Captain Moulton stop the stranger from pouring coins?
Yes, he stopped the stranger.
No, he did not stop the stranger.
What is a miser?
a kind person
someone who hoards money
someone who gives to the poor
someone who volunteers
What does it mean to serve him in this world and beyond?
to help others
to die
to be at someone's call in this life and after you die
the world is fun
What is the theme of the book?
you should help others
greed can cause people to make bad decisions
you should save money
don't sign contracts with people you don't know
The pile reached his waist and he felt his knees begin to buckle, but still he was held, immobile. What does immobile mean?
he could walk around
he could move some but not a lot
he couldn't move at all
