The Ghost of Blue Mud Gulch

When Zachary Taylor Brown tells the girls "Things aren't always what they seem," he is referring to the --

• fool's gold

• ghost

• mine

• saloon

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What is the main theme of 'The Ghost of Blue Mud Gulch'?

• Friendship

• Deception

• Adventure

• Love

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In 'The Ghost of Blue Mud Gulch', what does the ghost symbolize?

• Fear

• Hope

• Mystery

• Greed

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Which character in 'The Ghost of Blue Mud Gulch' is known for their bravery?

• Zachary Taylor Brown

• Emily

• Sheriff

• The Ghost

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Ghost of Blue Mud Gulch'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Alliteration

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What is the setting of 'The Ghost of Blue Mud Gulch'?

• A bustling city

• A quiet village

• A deserted town

• A mountain range

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Which of the following best describes the tone of 'The Ghost of Blue Mud Gulch'?

• Humorous

• Mysterious

• Romantic

• Tragic

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What is the climax of 'The Ghost of Blue Mud Gulch'?

• The discovery of the ghost's identity

• The arrival of the sheriff

• The town's festival

• The ghost's disappearance

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Which character in 'The Ghost of Blue Mud Gulch' provides comic relief?

• The Ghost

• Sheriff

• Emily

• Zachary Taylor Brown

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What is the resolution in 'The Ghost of Blue Mud Gulch'?

• The ghost is captured

• The town is abandoned

• The ghost is revealed to be harmless

• The sheriff leaves town

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