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7 “Eureka! I’ve Found It!” #5036 Daily Warm-Ups: Nonfiction Reading 144 ©Teacher Created Resources Warm-Up Check Your Understanding / 4 Name ______________________________________________ 1. What was the most likely cause of Joshua Norton’s decision to name himself emperor? a. He lost all of his money. c. He wanted to run the country. b. He had been thinking about it for a long time. d. The mayor needed help running San Francisco. 2. From the context of the passage, what is the best meaning of gall? a. emperor c. fearfulness b. insanity d. boldness 3. Which of the following events happened first? a. Joshua Norton declared himself emperor. c. Emperor Norton fired Abraham Lincoln. b. Norton lost all of his money. d. Norton printed his own money. 4. From the context of the passage, what is the meaning of souvenir? a. make-believe actions b. emperor c. something that is bought and kept to remember something or someone d. something that is buried Joshua Norton settled in San Francisco in 1849. He was a rich man who grew even richer in those days of gold mining. Business was booming. However, Norton lost all of his money on a wild rice business that went broke. Norton’s loss changed him. He dressed himself in an old military uniform and told the editor of the local newspaper of his new title and position as Norton I, Emperor of the United States. Maybe it was a slow news day or the editor was simply amused by the sheer gall of the man. In any event, he printed the story as a straight news item. The rest of the city went along with his game. People spoke to Norton as “Your Majesty,” and policemen saluted him. Norton issued statements about public affairs as if he were in charge of the country. In one statement, he abolished Congress. In another, he fired President Lincoln. Norton printed his own money, which was quickly bought up. Visitors bought the money as souvenirs. The emperor also taxed local businesses two or three dollars apiece. People were both amused by and fond of their emperor. When he died in 1880, 10,000 people filed past his casket. Norton was such an inspiration that he caught the attention of Mark Twain. The character of King in Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is based on Norton. Norton may have been broke when he died, but he certainly made a difference while he lived. Fascinating People Download 10.24 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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