Friday, February 5, 2010
Chapter Sixteen
On page 166, the Justice of the Peace said, "I don't see any reason to let the law interfere with justice around here. We never did before." What do you think that means?
Chapter Sixteen
Why do you think gold prospectors considered horse stealin' "a heinous crime" that was worse than stealing gold or watches?
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Chapter Fifteen
Considering where the story leaves off at the end of this chapter, please make a prediction as to what you think will happen and explain why you think this.
Chapter Fourteen
After reading this chapter, do you now have more insight into how and why Praiseworthy thinks he can defeat The Mountain Ox?
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Chapter Thirteen
Why do you think Praiseworthy agreed to fight The Mountain Ox? What do you think he has planned?
Chapter Thirteen
Jack and Praiseworthy seem to have a knack for turning bad fortune into good. What is the most recent example of this, and how do you think Praiseworthy was able to anticipate this turn of events?
Chapter Twelve
When Jack and Praiseworthy return to Hangtown (pp. 127-129), it seems that Praiseworthy's reputation has continued to grow. Why do you think that "every man in the diggings became hard of hearing when he wanted to" and "they preferred a tall tale to the facts?"
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