On the Way Home: The Diary of a Trip from South Dakota to Mansfield, Missouri, in 1894 Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 2 - Kansas to Chapter 2 - Missouri

Quiz: Chapter 2 - Kansas to Chapter 2 - Missouri

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How much was a cord of oak in Missouri?
a) $4.
b) $3.
c) $2.
d) $1.

2. Who did Almanzo talk to when he learned Sherwin's whereabouts?
a) An immigrant.
b) A farmer.
c) A land agent.
d) A teacher.

3. What spooked Prince?
a) A black man.
b) A car.
c) A train.
d) A gun.

4. What did Laura joke about when she heard cowbells?
a) They were welcoming her home.
b) They ran off the other emigrants.
c) They were playing her favorite song.
d) They were creating a new hymn.

5. Which of the following was NOT a term used by Laura to describe the...
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