Courage
Which best describes Walt’s main personal trait that helps him save Loren’s claim?
A. Shy and quiet
B. Courageous
C. Careless
D. Greedy
B. courageous
What is a "claim" as used in the story?
A. A type of sled
B. A legal right to a piece of land or the resources on it
C. A nickname for Walt
D. A northern light
B. A legal right to a piece of land or the resources on it
Where do Walt and his father live?
A. A big city
B. In a cornfield
C. On Mazy May Creek in the Klondike (Yukon)
D. On a farm with cows
C. On Mazy May Creek in the Klondike (Yukon)
Why was Walt left to watch the claims?
A. His father left to prospect for more gold and needed someone to guard the claims.
B. He was punished.
C. He wanted to go on vacation.
D. He wanted to record the claim himself.
A. His father left to prospect for more gold and needed someone to guard the claims.
The story defines "Courage" as:
A. The ability to avoid danger
B. The ability to confront fear, pain, or adversity.
C. The ability to ignore friends
D. The skill of prospecting
B. The ability to confront fear, pain, or adversity.
When the men began chasing Walt, he did not give up. Which word from the story best matches this behavior?
A. Afraid
B. Lazy
C. Determined
D. Careful
C. Determined
What does it mean to "prospect" in the context of the story?
A. To build a house
B. To train dogs
C. To search for valuable minerals or resources, especially gold
D. To teach a lesson
C. To search for valuable minerals or resources, especially gold
Which detail shows Walt’s unfamiliarity with typical everyday things?
A. He has seen the sun at midnight.
B. He has never seen a cornfield, a cow, or worn shoes.
C. He trades with local people.
D. He can shoot a moose.
B. He has never seen a cornfield, a cow, or worn shoes.
What caused Loren Hall to be delayed in recording his claim?
A. He forgot the office hours.
B. He was injured and could not get there right away.
C. He lost his sled.
D. He changed his mind.
B. He was injured and could not get there right away.
The story gives the definition of "Claim" as:
A. A sled for traveling
B. An old man’s name
C. A legal right to a piece of land or the resources on it
D. A type of gold nugget
C. A legal right to a piece of land or the resources on it
Walt had to face danger and pain while warning Loren. Which definition fits the quality Walt shows when he keeps going despite bullets and extreme cold?
A. Bravery
B. Cowardice
C. Indifference
D. Hesitation
A. Bravery: The quality of being ready to face and endure danger or pain.
Why did strangers come to Mazy May Creek after Walt’s family found signs of gold?
A. To help them build a new house
B. To trade goods
C. To try to take over their claims unfairly
D. To teach Walt how to read
C. To try to take over their claims unfairly
Who is Loren Hall in the story?
A. A stranger trying to steal claims
B. Walt’s father
C. An old man whose claim Walt watches over and helps record
D. The town sheriff
C. An old man whose claim Walt watches over and helps record
How did Walt discover the men’s plan to steal Loren’s claim?
A. They told him directly.
B. He read a letter.
C. He secretly followed them and watched them change stake markers.
D. Loren warned him.
C. He secretly followed them and watched them change stake markers.
The story shows Walt is "determined." Which sentence from the story best matches this word?
A. He traded with local people for supplies.
B. He played under the northern lights.
C. He had never seen a cow.
D. He faced bullets, cold, and a dangerous chase but still continued to warn Loren.
D. He faced bullets, cold, and a dangerous chase but still continued to warn Loren.
Which scene most strongly shows Walt’s courage?
A. Walt trading with local people.
B. Walt sleeping under the northern lights.
C. Walt taking a sled and warning Loren while being chased by men.
D. Walt learning about trains.
C. Walt taking a sled and warning Loren while being chased by men.
How did Walt protect Loren Hall’s claim from being stolen?
A. He ignored the men.
B. He told his father.
C. He followed the men, took a sled and dogs, and warned Loren in time to record the claim.
D. He sold the claim to them.
C. He followed the men, took a sled and dogs, and warned Loren in time to record the claim.
Which environmental condition is a major challenge Walt faces during his journey?
A. Heavy rain
B. Desert heat
C. Freezing temperatures and the need to keep moving to stay warm
D. High mountain altitude
C. Freezing temperatures and the need to keep moving to stay warm
What risky action did Walt take to get help to Loren?
A. He took one of the men’s sleds and dogs and rode to warn Loren, despite being chased.
B. He stayed at home.
C. He sent a message by bird.
D. He sold their tools.
A. He took one of the men’s sleds and dogs and rode to warn Loren, despite being chased.
Which vocabulary word best matches "To search for valuable minerals or resources, especially gold"?
A. Prospect
B. Trade
C. Sleep
D. Claim
A. Prospect
How does the community respond to Walt’s actions at the end of the story? A. They blame him.
B. They ignore him.
C. They punish him.
D. They call him the King of Mazy May for his courageous actions.
D. They call him the King of Mazy May for his courageous actions.
Which action shows understanding of claim recording and why it mattered in the story?
A. Loren left to record his claim but was delayed by injury — recording officially secures the legal right.
B. Walt wanted to prospect instead.
C. The men recorded the claim for Loren.
D. The claim did not need recording.
A. Loren left to record his claim but was delayed by injury — recording officially secures the legal right.
Which of these shows how the setting shapes the characters’ lives?
A. They live near many farms.
B. The town has elevators.
C. Living in a frozen land means they trade for supplies, travel by sled and dogs, and value skills like hunting and prospecting.
D. They rely on trains for transportation.
C. Living in a frozen land means they trade for supplies, travel by sled and dogs, and value skills like hunting and prospecting.
What was the outcome after Walt reached Loren and Dawson to record the claim?
A. Loren lost the claim.
B. The men got the claim.
C. Walt decided to leave the Yukon.
D. They recorded the claim in time, and the people called Walt the King of Mazy May.
D. They recorded the claim in time, and the people called Walt the King of Mazy May.
The story defines "Bravery" as:
A. The quality of pretending to be brave
B. The ability to run away from danger
C. The quality of being ready to face and endure danger or pain.
D. The act of filing paperwork
C. The quality of being ready to face and endure danger or pain.