Pony Express for Kids

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You would be a good Pony Express Rider if...


...you weighed more than 125 pounds.	No, you must weigh less than 125 pounds.
...you were honest.	Yes, that was important.
...you were not an orphan.	No, orphans were preferred.
...you were under 18.	Yes, the ads were for riders under 18.
...were a good shot.	Yes, riders carried two pistols and a rifle.
...liked to fight.	No, riders had to promise not to fight.
...lazy.	No, riders had to work very hard.
...brave and daring.	Yes, riding was dangerous work.
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