Great Horn Spoon Chapters 1 & 2 Quiz

Why did Jack decide to go to California with Praiseworthy?

• He wanted to escape from school.

• He wanted to help Aunt Arabella after they lost their money.

• He wanted to become a sailor.

• He wanted to find his father.

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How did Jack and Praiseworthy plan to pay for their passage to California after their money was stolen?

• By borrowing money from a friend.

• By working as cabin boys on the ship.

• By selling their clothes.

• By asking the captain for a loan.

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What problem did Jack and Praiseworthy face when they tried to board the Lady Wilma?

• They were too young to travel alone.

• They did not have tickets because their money was stolen.

• The ship was already full.

• They missed the departure time.

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How did Praiseworthy show resourcefulness after their money was stolen?

• He gave up and went home.

• He suggested they work for their passage.

• He asked other passengers for help.

• He tried to swim to California.

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What does the way Jack and Praiseworthy handle the loss of their money tell you about their characters?

• They are easily discouraged.

• They are determined and quick-thinking.

• They blame each other for the problem.

• They decide to give up on their journey.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

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Why was Aunt Arabella important to Jack and Praiseworthy’s decision to go to California?

• She wanted to join them on the trip.

• They wanted to find gold to help her.

• She asked them to bring her souvenirs.

• She was already living in California.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

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How did the setting of the docks in Boston contribute to the mood of the story in Chapter 1?

• It made the story feel calm and peaceful.

• It created a sense of excitement and adventure.

• It made the characters feel bored.

• It was not important to the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

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What can you infer about Praiseworthy’s relationship with Jack based on their actions in the first two chapters?

• Praiseworthy does not care about Jack.

• Praiseworthy acts as a mentor and protector to Jack.

• They are strangers to each other.

• Jack is in charge of Praiseworthy.

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How did Jack and Praiseworthy’s plan to work on the ship show their problem-solving skills?

• They ignored their problem.

• They found a way to continue their journey despite losing their money.

• They waited for someone else to help them.

• They decided to stay in Boston.

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What does the reaction of the ship’s captain to Jack and Praiseworthy’s request to work for passage show about him?

• He is strict but fair.

• He is mean and unkind.

• He does not care about his crew.

• He is easily fooled.

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