Unit 5 Lesson 3 Quiz (Bill Pickett: Rodeo-Ridin' Cowboy)

Which word best describes the following word relationship? trip, expedition, voyage

• schools

• settlements

• journeys

• meetings

One of the cowboys gave the young Bill a challenge. A challenge is like a

• chance to apologize for somthing.

• new way of looking at something.

• fight about something foolish.

• dare to do something difficult.

Bill's father had helped others to grow prospering crops. Prospering means that the crops...

• were just sprouting

• did very well

• grew year round

• fed livestock

Which statement about Pickett is an opinion?

• He became a rodeo performer.

• He grew up north of Austin, Texas.

• He was the second of thirteen children.

• He turned the 101 Ranch Wild West Show into a wonder.

Which statement expresses a fact?

• Watching the bulldog was an eye-popping sight.

• The songs made him more up-jumpy than ever.

• Pickett set out when he was no more than fifteen.

• Bill was the feistiest boy south of Abilene.

Saddling horses, mucking stalls, and lassoing steers are all

• rodeo stunts

• riding tools

• tall tales

• cowhand jobs

When Pickett was not performing, he was usually

• telling stories about his rodeo feats.

• keeping the old family ranch going.

• helping cowboys do their branding.

• teaching his children how to bulldog.

Which sentence has correct punctuation?

• The knives, forks, and, spoons are in that drawer.

• The knives forks, and, spoons are in that drawer.

• The knives, forks, and spoons are in that drawer.

• none of the above

Which sentence has correct capitalization?

• She shouted, "Don't dive into the water!"

• She shouted, "don't dive into the water!"

• She Shouted, "don't dive into the water!"

• none of the above

Which sentence has correct punctuation?

• The cookout was fun; the whole family was there.

• The cookout was; fun the whole family was there.

• The cookout was fun the whole family; was there.

• none of the above