Cotton Pickers World Series Contest

The Cotton Picking Championship in Blytheville, AR, features competitors from 8 Southern states vying for a $2000 prize, with $1000 for the top picker. Elijah Gordon becomes a favorite as the contest progresses. The winner is determined by the amount picked and the cleanliness of both the bushes and the crop. Elijah believes he has won and indeed secures the top prize.

Where is the annual Cotton Picking Championship held?

• Blytheville, AR

• Little Rock, AR

• Memphis, TN

• Jackson, MS

What is the total prize money offered at the championship?

• $1000

• $1500

• $2000

• $2500

What factors determine the winner of the contest?

• Cleanliness of crop and speed

• Speed and accuracy

• Amount picked and speed

• Amount picked, cleanliness of bushes, and cleanliness of crop

Who becomes a favorite near the end of the contest?

• Michael Brown

• Elijah Gordon

• John Smith

• David Johnson

How much prize money does Elijah Gordon win?

• $1500

• $1000

• $750

• $500