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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Laura and Ma make the beds in Chapter 5?
(a) Under the wagon body
(b) They don't make any beds
(c) Under the wagon canvas
(d) Near the fire ring

2. What does the family have for breakfast the morning after Jack returns?
(a) Porridge and milk
(b) Cheese and toast
(c) Eggs and ham
(d) Pancakes and bacon

3. What does Ma do when an Indian comes in the house and speaks to Pa?
(a) Sits down with Pa and the Indian
(b) Makes both Pa and the Indian dinner
(c) She ties Jack to the bed and hides Pa’s pistol
(d) Sends the girls to the barn

4. What does Mr. Edwards tell Laura he is?
(a) A fur trapper
(b) A failed banker
(c) A wildcat
(d) An outlaw

5. What does Pa tell the girls not to play with down at the creek?
(a) Snakes
(b) Spiders
(c) Frogs
(d) Rocks

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pa tell Ma the folks in Independence are saying about the Indians?

2. What is sod?

3. What does Laura consider doing when the Indians enter the house?

4. What does Pa make Ma while he is recovering from the illness?

5. What does Laura think of the water that comes from the bottom of the well?

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