Unit 3, Lesson 3: Striking It Rich!
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14 questions
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McGraw Hill - Imagine It - 4th grade
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If something is 'elegant', it is
If something is 'elegant', it is
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There are plenty of 'rumors' about gold in California.'Rumors' are
There are plenty of 'rumors' about gold in California.'Rumors' are
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Sutter was afraid that word of the gold could 'distract' the men. In this
sentence, 'distract' means
Sutter was afraid that word of the gold could 'distract' the men. In this
sentence, 'distract' means
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The president spoke of the 'abundance' of gold in California. An 'abundance' is
The president spoke of the 'abundance' of gold in California. An 'abundance' is
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Which word best fits the following sentence?"I was very ______________ with the
quality of the meal."
Which word best fits the following sentence?"I was very ______________ with the
quality of the meal."
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Where was the gold near San Francisco first discovered?
Where was the gold near San Francisco first discovered?
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How is gold similar to iron pyrite?
How is gold similar to iron pyrite?
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Which way to get to California turned out to be a failure at the time?
Which way to get to California turned out to be a failure at the time?
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Why were the miners called Forty-Niners?
Why were the miners called Forty-Niners?
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Why did the author write the selection?
Why did the author write the selection?
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What happened soon after President Polk made a speech that mentioned the gold in
California?
What happened soon after President Polk made a speech that mentioned the gold in
California?
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How did most Easterners get to California?
How did most Easterners get to California?
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Name two things that killed many people who were going to California by land.
Name two things that killed many people who were going to California by land.
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Why did the miners think their troubles were over when they got to California?
Why did the miners think their troubles were over when they got to California?