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What is the passage MOSTLY about?

the necessity of cattle drives in the Old West

the life of the cowboy in the late 1800s

how cowboys ate while herding cattle for cattle drives

how the chuck wagon impacted cattle drives

The information provided in the article could best be used for a student’s research project about the

life of a cattle driver.

history of the chuck wagon.

methods for recruiting cowhands.

original chuck box of cattle drives.

Which statement BEST describes the camp cook?

The cook had to get along with everyone.

The cook had to have many recipes.

The cook had to be a smart shopper.

The cook had to have many talents.

How did the chuck wagon differ from the carts it replaced?

It was much easier to drive.

It had two additional wheels.

It was pulled by a mule team.

It carried food for an entire trip.

Based on the article, the advantage of having chuck wagons on cattle drives was that the cowboys

did not have to shop for food.

were well cared for and well-fed.

did not have to eat the same meal twice.

could take longer to complete the drive.

What caused the decline of the chuck wagon?

Cooks needed higher wages.

Fewer cowboys went on cattle drives.

Cattle began to be transported by train.

Ranchers started using mobile kitchens.

Which sentence shows that Charles Goodnight had a good idea?

The first chuck wagon was an instant success.

The chuck wagon was much more than a mobile kitchen.

The wagon and the ground around it were the cowboy’s home.

A good cook was essential to the drive’s success.

Which sentence would BEST support the idea that taking cattle to market required careful planning?

He couldn’t promise easy jobs or even nice weather.

. . . once the drive began, there were no stores for hundreds of miles.

. . . eventually the Studebaker company produced chuck wagons . . .

Read this section from the article.

The chuck wagon was much more than a mobile kitchen. Sometimes called “the trail drive’s mother ship,” it was like a magnet that drew the men together.

This section calls attention to the fact that the chuck wagon mainly

was the center of life on a cattle drive.

traveled many miles with the cowboys.

carried many more supplies than just food.

was where the trail directions were mapped out.

What is the main idea of Paragraph 12?

The cook must also be a doctor.

All cowhands retire and become cooks.

The life of a cook is a hard one.

The cook always gives the orders.

Read this sentence from the end of the passage.

By then, Charles Goodnight’s chuck wagon had found its place in history and in the hearts of thousands.

The phrase had found its place in history means

was an important part of America’s past

started a widely used new cattle trail

disappeared and was largely forgotten

became a permanent museum exhibit

How does the author organize the opening paragraph of the article?

She explained Charles Goodnight’s problem and how he solved it.

She detailed Charles Goodnight’s resourcefulness on the cattle drive.

She classified the working conditions of cowboys in Texas and New Mexico.

She described the men who drove longhorn cattle from Texas to New Mexico.

To engage the reader’s imagination at the beginning of the selection, the author

depicts the sights and sounds of the trail.

explains the purpose of cattle drives.

pretends to be traveling back in time.

describes a situation needing action.

According to information in the article, with which statement would the author most likely agree?

Need brings about change.

Hardship helps develop character.

Many minds produce better quality.

Progress can sometimes be harmful.

With which statement would the author of “The Cowboy’s Home on Wheels” MOST likely agree?

Camp cooks were experienced cooks who prepared delicious foods.

Camp cooks wanted to be admired by the cowboys on the cattle drive.

Camp cooks played an important role in making the cattle drive a success.

Camp cooks were usually cowboys who were not allowed to drive the herd.

Which two words from the passage are MOST similar in meaning?

food, supplies

success, profit

rebuilt, designed

created, produced

Read the sentences from the article.

He couldn’t promise easy jobs or even nice weather. But he decided that decent, warm meals might entice men to work for him.

What does the word entice mean?

What does the word wages mean in Paragraph 1?

Read the sentence from the passage.

Eighteen cowhands joined Goodnight and his partner, Oliver Loving, to drive the cattle to New Mexico for a handsome profit.

Which dictionary entry BEST fits the meaning of the word handsome as used in the sentence?

pleasing in appearance

appropriate

requiring skill

Read this sentence from the passage.

Cups, plates, eating utensils , flour, sugar, spices, dried fruit, pinto beans, and a keg for sourdough for biscuits could be stored separately there.

The word utensils means

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    trail that was "an instant success" on a cattle drive (Cowboys' Home on Wheels paragraph 8) o Because of the chuck wagon, cowboys could eat a variety of food which lifted their spirits. (Cowboy's Home paragraph 15) • Poor food that was served over and over hurt cowboys' morale and led to complaining.

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    With which statement would the author of "The Cowboy's Home on Wheels" MOST likely agree? Camp cooks were experienced cooks who prepared delicious foods. Camp cooks wanted to be admired by the cowboys on the cattle drive. Camp cooks played an important role in making the cattle drive a success.

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    The Cowboy's Home on Wheels by LeeAnn Blankenship Texas rancher Charles Goodnight had a problem. He needed skilled cowboys to drive his herd of two thousand longhorn cattle to New Mexico to be sold. He couldn't offer high wages. He couldn't promise easy jobs or even nice weather. But he decided that decent, warm meals might entice men to work for him.

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    Charles Goodnight used good food to attract qualified cowboys. (Cowboy's Home on Wheels paragraph 1) Because of the chuck wagon, cowboys could eat a variety of food which lifted their spirits. (Cowboy's Home paragraph 15) Poor food that was served over and over hurt cowboys' morale and led to complaining. U-S-U steak was served at several ...

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    The Cowboy's Home on Wheels. "The Cowboy's Home on Wheels" is a short story by American author Zane Grey, published in 1911. The story follows the adventures of a cowboy named Joe who travels the American West with his beloved horse, Silvermane, and his wagon, which he has converted into a comfortable and mobile home.

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    Read the selection "The Cowboy's Home on Wheels.'" Based on the information in the selection, write a response to the following: Explain the impact the chuck wagon had on the success of cattle drives. Write a well-organized informational composition that uses specific evidence from the selection to support your answer. Remember to -

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    II. The wagon and the ground around it were the cowboy's home. There he enjoyed hot meals, a warm fire, and good companionship. He could also get a bandage, a haircut, or horse liniment for his sore muscles. And there, under the stars and around the chuck wagon, he crawled into his bed each night. 12.

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    About the Book. The Cowboy's Home on Wheels takes place in the rugged landscapes of the American frontier, where the untamed spirit of the West collides with the challenges of love, loss, and redemption. LeeAnn Blankenship, a master storyteller, effortlessly weaves together a tale that transports readers back to a time of cowboys, saloons, and ...

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    The quality of food plays a crucial role in the morale of cowboys, as both the article "The Cowboy's Home on Wheels" by LeeAnn Blankenship and the poem "The U-S-U Range" by Will Ogilvie illustrate. The article describes how Texas rancher Charles Goodnight recognized the importance of providing decent and warm meals to his cowboys while they were on a cattle drive, while the poem emphasizes the ...

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    Both the author of the article "The Cowboy's Home on Wheels" and the poet of "The U-S-U Range" emphasize the significance of food to the morale of cowboys. In the article, it's detailed how the chuckwagon was an essential part of the cattle drive, providing sustenance and comfort to cowboys after long, arduous days.

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