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- 1. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
What did Charlie invent?
Charlie invented the system for the Pony Express.
Charlie invented a dredge to help sift gold from rocks.
Charlie invented a wagon for transporting gold.
Charlie invented a machine that created gold.
- 2. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
What motivated Charlie to make his invention?
He wanted an easier way to transport gold.
He wanted a more efficient system for carrying mail.
He wanted money to bring Ted to California.
He wanted to make a fortune and there was too much competition mining for gold.
- 3. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
In the story, the author describes Charlie as very nervous to hand his letter to the Pony Express rider. Based on this evidence, what conclusion can be made?
Charlie is beginning to go insane.
The Pony Express rider was an irresponsible person.
The Pony Express is not always reliable.
The letter does not contain any important information.
- 4. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Based on the story, what is the biggest threat to Pony Express riders?
conflicts with Native Americans
extreme weather conditions.
disease and hunger.
other Pony Express riders.
- 5. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
What is the main idea of the story?
Charlie needed to get a message to Ted in order to start his business.
Ted’s father is very wealthy and likes to invest his money.
The Pony Express allows for long distance communication.
Charlie makes a fortune from collecting gold.
- 6. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Read the following sentence: “If he could devise a new and improved mining tool to sell to the hordes of prospectors, he could easily become a millionaire. "As used in the passage, what does the word “devise” mean?
remember
invent
repair
buy
- 7. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. Charlie was nervous about sending a letter through the Pony Express __________ the riders often encounter attacks from Indian tribes.
nevertheless
but
particularly
because
