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2007 OSSLT Short Informational Selection - Stanley Cup Rings


Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
 
 
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 1. 
Which word best describes the first championship rings?
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 a.
showy
 b.
simple
 c.
detailed
 d.
sentimental
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 2. 
Why do Stanley Cup rings have great sentimental value?
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 a.
They cost $30 000 to have made.
 b.
They are made of gold and rare diamonds.
 c.
They are engraved with crossed hockey sticks.
 d.
They represent the pride of accomplishment.
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 3. 
Why was Tim Horton’s 1967 ring not sold at auction?
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 a.
It was stolen before it could be sold.
 b.
The ring was overvalued at $35 000.
 c.
A second-hand shop bought it for $500.
 d.
The person selling it was not the rightful owner.
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 4. 
What is the purpose of the dash in line 7 of this selection?
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 a.
It connects a range of numbers.
 b.
It indicates the start of a new topic.
 c.
It introduces additional information.
 d.
It replaces the words “for example.”
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 5. 
According to this selection, what happened to Doug Gilmour’s Stanley Cup ring?
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 a.
The ring was lost and not found.
 b.
He paid $2000 to get the ring back.
 c.
The ring was stolen and sold at auction.
 d.
His daughter sold the ring for $1 million.
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 6. 
Why does this selection include a description of both the Montreal AAAs and the Tampa
Bay Lightning Stanley Cup rings?
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 a.
to show that older rings are more valuable
 b.
to demonstrate that players value their rings
 c.
to emphasize the contrast in their appearance *
 d.
to illustrate the history of the game of hockey
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Short Answer
 

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