Milton Hershey Chapter 14 - Drama In Denver (P132-143)
Questions and Answers
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Http://www.goodtricks.net/coin-palm.html When Milton arrives in Denver, he meets one man who wants to sell him a lottery ticket and another one who tricks someone into paying one dollar to pick up a bar of soap. The second trick is called a sleight of hand. Here is how you can learn a sleight of hand magic trick. Was it easy for you to learn? Are you able to trick your friends with it?
Explanation
Tell the teacher if you didn't get points for your answer. See page 134 for the soap trick and why a man called it a slight of hand trick.Rate this question:
- 2.
As Milton walked through downtown Denver, he passed several places. What were two of them?
- A.
A candy shop
- B.
A law office
- C.
The Windsor Hotel
- D.
The Golden Nugget Saloon
Correct Answer(s)
B. A law office
C. The Windsor HotelExplanation
Milton passed by a law office and The Windsor Hotel while walking through downtown Denver.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where does Henry Hershey live in Denver? He lives at the _______________ , which is above a saloon.
Correct Answer(s)
Arcade
arcadeExplanation
Henry Hershey lives at the arcade in Denver, which is located above a saloon.Rate this question:
- 4.
One man near the door asked Milton if he was looking for __________________.
- A.
His father
- B.
A room to rent
- C.
A card game
- D.
A cigarette
Correct Answer
C. A card gameExplanation
Based on the given context, the man near the door asked Milton if he was looking for a card game. This suggests that Milton may have been seen or perceived as someone who might be interested in playing a card game.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The man asked Milton if he wanted some three-card monte. This was probably some kind of
- A.
Drink
- B.
Card game
- C.
Food
- D.
Cigarette or cigar
Correct Answer
B. Card gameExplanation
The man asked Milton if he wanted some three-card monte, which suggests that it is not a drink, food, or cigarette or cigar. Therefore, the most likely option is that it is a card game.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Milton is a little angry with his father because he didn't warn him about all the dangers in Denver. What other thing did Milton worry about there in Denver?
- A.
He was worried about the women.
- B.
He was worried about the indians.
- C.
He was worried about the food.
- D.
He was worried about finding money.
Correct Answer
B. He was worried about the indians.Explanation
Milton was worried about the Indians in Denver. This suggests that he had concerns about the interactions and potential conflicts with the indigenous people in the area.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The man in the photo with the beard is the person that Henry Hershey tells Milton to stay away from. He is a well known trickster in Denver. He is the leader of the Soap Gang.
Correct Answer
Soapy Smith
SoapyExplanation
The correct answer is Soapy Smith. Soapy Smith is the person that Henry Hershey warns Milton to stay away from. He is well known in Denver as a trickster and is the leader of the Soap Gang.Rate this question:
- 8.
This is a photo of Buffalo Bill Cody. Henry said he had something stolen from his room. What was it?
- A.
Two thousand diamonds
- B.
Two hundred dollars worth of jewelry
- C.
Two thousand dollars worth of jewelry
- D.
Two thousand dollars
Correct Answer
C. Two thousand dollars worth of jewelryExplanation
The question states that Henry had something stolen from his room. The answer "Two thousand dollars worth of jewelry" suggests that the stolen item was jewelry valued at two thousand dollars.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What three jobs has Henry Hershey done while in Colorado?
- A.
He sold livestock medicine
- B.
He sang in the opera in Denver
- C.
He painted pictures
- D.
He mined for silver in Leadville
Correct Answer(s)
A. He sold livestock medicine
C. He painted pictures
D. He mined for silver in LeadvilleExplanation
Henry Hershey has held three different jobs while in Colorado. Firstly, he sold livestock medicine, indicating that he was involved in the agricultural industry. Secondly, he painted pictures, suggesting that he had artistic abilities and may have worked as a painter. Lastly, he mined for silver in Leadville, indicating that he was involved in the mining industry. These three jobs demonstrate Henry Hershey's diverse skill set and his willingness to explore different industries during his time in Colorado.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Henry gave Milton a gun. Milton accepted it but thought he would never have to use it. Unfortunately, when Milton went to look for a job, he had to use it. The man wanted to kidnap him so he would work for two years for free. Milton didn't fire the gun but was able to escape.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Milton accepted the gun from Henry, indicating that he was willing to use it if necessary. When he went to look for a job, he encountered a dangerous situation where a man wanted to kidnap him. Although Milton did not end up firing the gun, the fact that he had it with him allowed him to escape from the potential kidnapper. Therefore, the statement "Milton had to use the gun" is true.Rate this question:
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- 11.
After Milton's adventure, he felt better walking through town and away from the con artists by the train station. What place caught his attention and made him happy?
- A.
A candy shop
- B.
A gambling club
- C.
An auction house
- D.
An investment house
Correct Answer
A. A candy shopExplanation
After Milton's adventure, he felt better walking through town and away from the con artists by the train station. The place that caught his attention and made him happy was a candy shop. This suggests that Milton found solace and joy in the sweet treats and possibly indulged in some of his favorite candies, which helped improve his mood and make him feel better after the stressful encounter with the con artists.Rate this question:
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