IDIOM QUIZ: JUAN PONCE de LEON

The following dialogue is a spin-off from Stories from American History by Myrtis Mixon.

As the story goes...Juan Ponce de Leon, who explored Florida in 1513, was not only looking for gold and new lands but also for a "fountain of youth." Ponce de Leon had heard rumors of a special spring. Those who drank the water from this spring never grew old. Finding this spring would make Ponce de Leon the most famous explorer in the world.

Before leaving Spain, a young native boy tried to persuade Ponce de Leon to take him on the voyage. Here's their conversation.

CHOOSE THE BEST IDIOM TO PUT IN EACH BLANK:

BORI:Sir, please let me come with you on your voyage.  I want to look for my father.  I'll just ________ if you don't let me come with you.
           draw a blank    have a one track mind    go to pieces

PONCE
de LEON:		This will be a very dangerous voyage and you are much too young to risk your life on such a voyage.  I'm sorry.  It's ________.
           out of the question    beside the point    over my head
BORI:Sir, my uncle went on a voyage more than ten years ago.  While exploring, he ________ a magic spring.  The water from this spring makes people younger.  And sir, when he returned, he didn't look one day older than when he left!
           came up with    ripped off    came across
PONCE
de LEON:		I have heard of such a spring. The idea of finding this water really ________.  Bring your uncle to me.  I want to take a look at him.
           serves me right    turns me on    gets on my nerves
BORI:I'm sorry, Sir.  My uncle died of smallpox two weeks ago.  Sir, I have something that might help you ________ to take me with you.  Before he died, my uncle gave me a map showing the location of this spring.
           stand a chance    make up your mind    give me a break
PONCE
de LEON:		Yes, Bori, you may come on this voyage.  It seems that I can't ________ you.  Maybe you will find your father and I will find the magic water and become the most famous explorer in the world.   Don't forget to bring the map!
           do without    stand up for    get along with

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