The Iron Dragon Chapter 6

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1. Where did they learn English?

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The correct answer is "railroad camps". This suggests that the individuals in question learned English while working or residing in railroad camps. These camps were often established during the construction of railroads and housed workers and their families. It is likely that English was taught or acquired in these camps due to the diverse population and the need for communication among workers from different backgrounds.

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The Iron Dragon Chapter 6 - Quiz

The Iron Dragon Chapter 6 quiz assesses knowledge and predictions about historical events surrounding the California Gold Rush. It explores personal narratives, migration timelines, and geographic settings, enhancing... see moreunderstanding of 19th-century American history. see less

2. What did Lee and Tom do?

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Lee and Tom worked for the railroads.

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3. Where did they go?

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The correct answer is Donner Lake. This is because the question is asking about the location where "they" went, and Donner Lake is one of the options provided. The other options, Sacramento, Reno, and Calistoga, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be the correct answer.

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4. What was she playing with?

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She was playing with a kite.

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5. What happened to the Donnor Party?

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The Donner Party was a group of pioneers who became stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains during the winter of 1846-1847. They were unable to find a safe passage through the mountains and were trapped by heavy snowfall. With limited food supplies and harsh conditions, they ultimately ran out of food and resorted to cannibalism to survive. This led to the majority of the party starving to death before they were eventually rescued.

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6. Who did most of the work?

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The correct answer is "the Chinese." This implies that among the mentioned groups, the Chinese people were the ones who contributed the most effort or completed the majority of the work.

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7. What did the train remind Lee of?

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The train reminded Lee of an Iron Dragon because the term "Iron Dragon" is often used to metaphorically describe a powerful and majestic train. This comparison emphasizes the strength, speed, and mechanical nature of the train, creating a vivid image in Lee's mind.

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8. What did Lee tell Winnie?

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9. Where does Winnie want to stay?

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Winnie wants to stay in Cisco.

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10. Who taught Winnie how to fly a kite?

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Lee taught Winnie how to fly a kite.

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11. Where are Lee's parents?

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The answer "They died" suggests that Lee's parents are no longer alive. This explanation implies that Lee's parents are not in San Francisco or China because they are deceased.

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12. Winnie was able to relax with her father on Sundays.

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The statement states that Winnie was able to relax with her father on Sundays. The answer is false because the statement does not provide any information about whether Winnie was able to relax with her father on Sundays or not.

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13. When did her father first come to Caifornia?

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The correct answer is 1849 because it is the only option that indicates the year when her father first came to California. The other options do not provide any relevant information about the timing of her father's arrival.

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14. How long did the trip take?

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The trip took 1 year.

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Where did they learn English?
What did Lee and Tom do?
Where did they go?
What was she playing with?
What happened to the Donnor Party?
Who did most of the work?
What did the train remind Lee of?
What did Lee tell Winnie?
Where does Winnie want to stay?
Who taught Winnie how to fly a kite?
Where are Lee's parents?
Winnie was able to relax with her father on Sundays.
When did her father first come to Caifornia?
How long did the trip take?
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