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What was one result of Jacob Waltz refusing to reveal the location of his mine?
A. People stopped searching for gold.
B. The mountain became easier to explore.
C. Rumors about hidden treasure grew stronger.
D. Scientists proved the mine was fake.
C. Rumors about hidden treasure grew stronger.
What is the author's main purpose for writing "Superstition Mountain"?
A. To persuade readers to search for the Lost Dutchman's Mine
B. To entertain readers with a fictional story about ghosts
C. To inform readers about the history, mysteries, and dangers of Superstition Mountain
D. To explain how to safely hike in Arizona
C. To inform readers about the history, mysteries, and dangers of Superstition Mountain
What is the central idea of the article?
A. The Lost Dutchman's Mine has definitely been found.
B. Superstition Mountain is a mysterious place with a history of treasure hunting, danger, and legends.
C. The author and Zoe became professional treasure hunters.
D. Scientists have proven that the mountain is cursed.
B. Superstition Mountain is a mysterious place with a history of treasure hunting, danger, and legends.
What can the reader infer about Jacob Waltz from the article?
A. He enjoyed sharing secrets with others.
B. He wanted people to know where his mine was located.
C. He understood that keeping his mine secret would increase interest in it.
D. He never found any gold.
C. He understood that keeping his mine secret would increase interest in it.
7. Which option is the best summary of the article?
A. A mother and daughter hike a mountain and enjoy the scenery.
B. Superstition Mountain has long been connected to legends of hidden gold. Many people have searched for the Lost Dutchman's Mine despite the mountain's dangers, and the author explores both the myths and realities of the mountain during her visit.
C. Scientists study volcanoes and discover minerals beneath mountains. Many people have tried to find gold in Superstition Mountain however, they were unsuccessful.
D. Arizona is home to many hiking trails and wild animals. People enjoy spending summers and holidays in Arizona because of the weather and national parks.
B. Superstition Mountain has long been connected to legends of hidden gold. Many people have searched for the Lost Dutchman's Mine despite the mountain's dangers, and the author explores both the myths and realities of the mountain during her visit.
Which cause-and-effect relationship is explained in the article?
A. Because hikers brought water, the mountain became famous.
B. Because Adolph Ruth disappeared, people stopped looking for the mine.
C. Because Waltz reportedly found gold, many treasure hunters searched for the Lost Dutchman's Mine.
D. Because the Apache respected the mountain, gold was discovered there.
C. Because Waltz reportedly found gold, many treasure hunters searched for the Lost Dutchman's Mine.
Why does the author include stories about treasure hunters who disappeared or died?
A. To convince readers that ghosts are real
B. To help readers understand why the mountain has a mysterious reputation
C. To explain how gold is formed underground
D. To provide directions to the mine
B. To help readers understand why the mountain has a mysterious reputation
What is an important key detail in the section "The Lost Gold"?
A. Phoenix is Arizona's largest city.
B. The author visited a hotel before hiking.
C. Scientists study volcanoes.
D. Jacob Waltz claimed to have found a rich gold mine and kept its location secret.
D. Jacob Waltz claimed to have found a rich gold mine and kept its location secret.
Why do you think the author became more nervous about hiking Superstition Mountain?
A. She forgot to bring supplies.
B. The mountain became steeper than expected.
C. The warnings from local people made her question whether the trip was safe.
D. Zoe wanted to turn back.
C. The warnings from local people made her question whether the trip was safe.
Which sentence best states a central idea of the "Gold Fever" informational text?
A. Gold has been valuable throughout history because it is useful, rare, and desired by many people.
B. Gold is only used to make jewelry.
C. Most people who search for gold become rich.
D. Gold is found in every mountain.
A. Gold has been valuable throughout history because it is useful, rare, and desired by many people.
What impact did Adolph Ruth's mysterious death have on treasure hunters?
A. It caused interest in the mine to increase.
B. It ended all searches for the treasure.
C. It convinced scientists the mine was real.
D. It led the government to close the mountain.
A. It caused interest in the mine to increase.
Why does the author include both legends about curses and scientific explanations for the disappearances?
A. To prove the Thunder God is real
B. To encourage readers to believe all legends
C. To present different explanations and allow readers to draw conclusions
D. To show that science is always wrong
C. To present different explanations and allow readers to draw conclusions
Which detail supports the idea that legends have influenced people for generations?
A. The Apache believed the mountain was connected to another world.
B. The author hiked with her daughter.
C. Gold is used in electronics.
D. Arizona is in the Southwest.
A. The Apache believed the mountain was connected to another world.
What can readers infer about Zoe during the hike?
A. She was unwilling to continue climbing.
B. She shared the author's curiosity about the mountain's history and legends.
C. She was only interested in finding gold.
D. She did not listen to the stories about the mine.
B. She shared the author's curiosity about the mountain's history and legends.
10. Which sentence best describes the author's overall purpose in the article?
A. To persuade readers never to hike on mountains.
B. To inform readers about the legends, history, and realities of Superstition Mountain while sharing a personal experience.
C. To teach readers how to find gold.
D. To prove that hidden treasure exists.
B. To inform readers about the legends, history, and realities of Superstition Mountain while sharing a personal experience.
Why have many people disappeared or died on Superstition Mountain, according to scientists?
A. The Thunder God punishes treasure hunters.
B. The mountain contains poisonous gold.
C. The mountain has dangerous natural conditions and possible criminal activity.
D. The mountain is haunted by ghosts.
C. The mountain has dangerous natural conditions and possible criminal activity.
Which statement best expresses the author's message?
A. All treasure hunters become rich.
B. People are often willing to take risks in pursuit of valuable rewards.
C. Gold is easy to find in Arizona.
D. Legends are more important than facts.
B. People are often willing to take risks in pursuit of valuable rewards.
Which detail from the article best supports the idea that the search for gold can cause people to take risks?
A. The mountain is made of hardened ash.
B. Three men from Utah hiked the mountain looking for the mine and never returned.
C. The author enjoys writing mysteries.
D. The Native peoples lived in the area for thousands of years.
B. Three men from Utah hiked the mountain looking for the mine and never returned.
What can readers infer about why treasure hunters continued searching for the mine despite the dangers?
A. They believed the potential reward was worth the risk.
B. They did not know anyone had disappeared.
C. They were required by law to search.
D. They wanted to study the mountain's animals.
A. They believed the potential reward was worth the risk.
Which statement should be left out of a summary because it is a minor detail?
A. Many treasure hunters searched for the Lost Dutchman's Mine.
B. Scientists explain that natural hazards make the mountain dangerous.
C. The author wondered whether a stick looked like an arm bone.
D. Legends have contributed to the mountain's mysterious reputation.
C. The author wondered whether a stick looked like an arm bone.
. Which statement best summarizes a cause-and-effect relationship in the section "Treasure Hunts"?
A. Treasure hunters wanted exercise, so they hiked mountains.
B. People believed the mine existed, so many risked their lives searching for it.
C. Scientists studied rocks, so gold disappeared.
D. The mountain had canyons, so people moved away from Arizona.
B. People believed the mine existed, so many risked their lives searching for it.
The information in "Gold Fever" mainly helps the author—
A. entertain readers with a made-up story
B. explain why people have been attracted to gold throughout history
C. show that gold is no longer valuable
D. prove that the Lost Dutchman's Mine exists
B. explain why people have been attracted to gold throughout history
Which cause-and-effect relationship helps develop the central idea of the article?
A. Because people believed stories about hidden gold, they continued to search despite the dangers.
B. Because Arizona is near Phoenix, tourists visit the mountain.
C. Because Zoe liked hiking, the author became famous.
D. Because volcanoes erupted, people moved west
A. Because people believed stories about hidden gold, they continued to search despite the dangers.
Why does the author call the stories of Superstition Mountain the "real treasure"?
A. The stories have become more valuable to her than any gold that might be hidden there.
B. She discovered treasure maps.
C. The stories prove the mine exists.
D. The stories helped scientists find gold.
A. The stories have become more valuable to her than any gold that might be hidden there.
How do key details throughout the article support the central idea that Superstition Mountain is both fascinating and dangerous? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
The key details in the article support the central idea that Superstition Mountain is both fascinating and dangerous because in the text it says that "many people searched for the Lost Dutchman's Mine because they believed it contained hidden gold." This makes the mountain fascinating because the mystery has attracted treasure hunters for more than a hundred years.