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Date “The King of Mazy May” by Jack London
Selection Test A Critical Reading Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. In “The King of Mazy May,” why hasn’t Walt ever seen a train or an elevator? A. These machines have not been invented yet. B. He prefers to stay away from cities. C. He does not want anything to do with machines. D. He lives in an area where these things have not yet come into use. 2. Where does the story of “The King of Mazy May” take place? A. in the Yukon C. in Europe B. in California D. in South America 3. When does “The King of Mazy May” take place? A. during the California gold rush B. during the gold rush in the Yukon C. during the Civil War D. after the Second World War 4. Why doesn’t Walt like claim-jumpers? A. They think about nothing but getting rich. B. They steal what others have worked hard to get. C. They have bad tempers. D. They treat their dogs very badly. 5. Why do A. They B. They C. They D. They
the claim jumpers chase Walt? are angry that he has been spying on them. want to find out what he knows. want to make sure he doesn’t get to Dawson first. want their dogs and sled back.
6. Why can you conclude that the low temperatures Walt faces are dangerous? A. He has to stop to build a fire. B. He has to run beside the sled to keep warm. C. He has to stop to pick up a warmer coat. D. His dogs begin to freeze to death. 7. Why do the claim jumpers keep shooting at Walt? A. He is so brave and smart they can’t stop him any other way. B. They are trying to defend themselves against Walt’s whip attacks. C. They think he is carrying gold. D. Walt challenged them to a win-or-die race. Unit 2 Resources: Short Stories
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8. Why can you conclude that Walt is determined to get to Dawson before the stampeders? A. He tells a friend about his determination. B. He says as much to the head stampeder. C. He faces mortal danger but keeps going. D. He is desperate to keep the gold himself. 9. Which word best describes Walt’s character in “The King of Mazy May”? A. angry B. timid C. stubborn D. self-reliant 10. Which word does not describe Walt? A. brave B. honest C. hot-tempered
D. quick-witted
11. How does the creek in the setting of “The King of Mazy May” contribute to the story? A. Gold is found there and Walt follows the creek on his journey. B. The stampeders finally drown in the creek. C. Walt paddles down the creek to get to Dawson. D. The creek floods, putting the prospectors in danger. Vocabulary and Grammar 12. Which word is closest in meaning to the word declined as used in this sentence? The proud and independent miner declined the help offered by the other miners. A. threw
B. answered
C. lowered
D. refused
13. Which word is closest in meaning to the word lovable as used in this sentence? He was a crusty old miner, but underneath his tough exterior he was a lovable guy. A. lovely
C. desirable
B. admirable
D. able to be loved
14. Which sentence contains the past tense of follow? A. Walt follows the creek to the Yukon River. B. Walt followed the creek to the Yukon River. C. Walt is following the creek to the Yukon River. D. Walt has followed the creek to the Yukon River. 15. Which sentence contains the present tense of yell? A. The stampeders yell at their dogs to make them run faster. B. The stampeders yelled at their dogs to make them run faster. C. The stampeders are yelling at their dogs to make them run faster. D. The stampeders have yelled at their dogs to make them run faster.
Unit 2 Resources: Short Stories
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Essay 16. In outrunning the claim jumpers and their bullets in “The King of Mazy May,” Walt Masters overcomes many obstacles and faces many dangers. What makes him persist? In an essay, describe the challenges Walt faces and the character traits that enable him to go on. Use examples from the story to support your statements. 17. “The King of Mazy May” is about a conflict between a boy and a group of men. It is also a story of conflict between good and bad. In an essay, describe Walt’s good qualities and the claim-jumpers’ bad qualities. Cite examples from the story to support your description.
Unit 2 Resources: Short Stories
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Name
Date “The King of Mazy May” by Jack London
Selection Test A Critical Reading Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. In “The King of Mazy May,” why hasn’t Walt ever seen a train or an elevator? A. These machines have not been invented yet. B. He prefers to stay away from cities. C. He does not want anything to do with machines. D. He lives in an area where these things have not yet come into use. 2. Where does the story of “The King of Mazy May” take place? A. in the Yukon C. in Europe B. in California D. in South America 3. When does “The King of Mazy May” take place? A. during the California gold rush B. during the gold rush in the Yukon C. during the Civil War D. after the Second World War 4. Why doesn’t Walt like claim-jumpers? A. They think about nothing but getting rich. B. They steal what others have worked hard to get. C. They have bad tempers. D. They treat their dogs very badly. 5. Why do A. They B. They C. They D. They
the claim jumpers chase Walt? are angry that he has been spying on them. want to find out what he knows. want to make sure he doesn’t get to Dawson first. want their dogs and sled back.
6. Why can you conclude that the low temperatures Walt faces are dangerous? A. He has to stop to build a fire. B. He has to run beside the sled to keep warm. C. He has to stop to pick up a warmer coat. D. His dogs begin to freeze to death. 7. Why do the claim jumpers keep shooting at Walt? A. He is so brave and smart they can’t stop him any other way. B. They are trying to defend themselves against Walt’s whip attacks. C. They think he is carrying gold. D. Walt challenged them to a win-or-die race. Unit 2 Resources: Short Stories
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8. Why can you conclude that Walt is determined to get to Dawson before the stampeders? A. He tells a friend about his determination. B. He says as much to the head stampeder. C. He faces mortal danger but keeps going. D. He is desperate to keep the gold himself. 9. Which word best describes Walt’s character in “The King of Mazy May”? A. angry B. timid C. stubborn D. self-reliant 10. Which word does not describe Walt? A. brave B. honest C. hot-tempered
D. quick-witted
11. How does the creek in the setting of “The King of Mazy May” contribute to the story? A. Gold is found there and Walt follows the creek on his journey. B. The stampeders finally drown in the creek. C. Walt paddles down the creek to get to Dawson. D. The creek floods, putting the prospectors in danger. Vocabulary and Grammar 12. Which word is closest in meaning to the word declined as used in this sentence? The proud and independent miner declined the help offered by the other miners. A. threw
B. answered
C. lowered
D. refused
13. Which word is closest in meaning to the word lovable as used in this sentence? He was a crusty old miner, but underneath his tough exterior he was a lovable guy. A. lovely
C. desirable
B. admirable
D. able to be loved
14. Which sentence contains the past tense of follow? A. Walt follows the creek to the Yukon River. B. Walt followed the creek to the Yukon River. C. Walt is following the creek to the Yukon River. D. Walt has followed the creek to the Yukon River. 15. Which sentence contains the present tense of yell? A. The stampeders yell at their dogs to make them run faster. B. The stampeders yelled at their dogs to make them run faster. C. The stampeders are yelling at their dogs to make them run faster. D. The stampeders have yelled at their dogs to make them run faster.
Unit 2 Resources: Short Stories
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Essay 16. In outrunning the claim jumpers and their bullets in “The King of Mazy May,” Walt Masters overcomes many obstacles and faces many dangers. What makes him persist? In an essay, describe the challenges Walt faces and the character traits that enable him to go on. Use examples from the story to support your statements. 17. “The King of Mazy May” is about a conflict between a boy and a group of men. It is also a story of conflict between good and bad. In an essay, describe Walt’s good qualities and the claim-jumpers’ bad qualities. Cite examples from the story to support your description.
Unit 2 Resources: Short Stories
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