Milton Hershey Chapter 14 - Drama In Denver (P132-143)

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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?

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Explore the challenges Milton Hershey faced in Denver as described in 'Milton Hershey Chapter 14 - Drama in Denver'. This quiz assesses knowledge of specific events and characters, enhancing understanding of historical contexts and narrative analysis.

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  • 2. 

    Where does Henry Hershey live in Denver? He lives at the _______________ , which is above a saloon.

    Explanation
    Henry Hershey lives at the arcade in Denver, which is located above a saloon.

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  • 3. 

    The man asked Milton if he wanted some three-card monte. This was probably some kind of 

    • Drink

    • Card game

    • Food

    • Cigarette or cigar

    Correct Answer
    A. Card game
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 
    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. - ProProfs

    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
    Soapy
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

    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.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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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?

    • He was worried about the women.

    • He was worried about the indians.

    • He was worried about the food.

    • He was worried about finding money.

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 7. 

    What three jobs has Henry Hershey done while in Colorado?

    • He sold livestock medicine

    • He sang in the opera in Denver

    • He painted pictures

    • He mined for silver in Leadville

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. He sold livestock medicine
    A. He painted pictures
    A. He mined for silver in Leadville
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    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 candy shop

    • A gambling club

    • An auction house

    • An investment house

    Correct Answer
    A. A candy shop
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 

    As Milton walked through downtown Denver, he passed several places. What were two of them?

    • A candy shop

    • A law office

    • The Windsor Hotel

    • The Golden Nugget Saloon

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. A law office
    A. The Windsor Hotel
    Explanation
    Milton passed by a law office and The Windsor Hotel while walking through downtown Denver.

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  • 10. 

    One man near the door asked Milton if he was looking for __________________.

    • His father

    • A room to rent

    • A card game

    • A cigarette

    Correct Answer
    A. A card game
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 11. 
    This is a photo of Buffalo Bill Cody. Henry said he had something stolen from his room. What was it? - ProProfs

    This is a photo of Buffalo Bill Cody. Henry said he had something stolen from his room. What was it?

    • Two thousand diamonds

    • Two hundred dollars worth of jewelry

    • Two thousand dollars worth of jewelry

    • Two thousand dollars

    Correct Answer
    A. Two thousand dollars worth of jewelry
    Explanation
    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.

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