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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 and Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years did the town of Victoria last?
(a) 10.
(b) 25.
(c) 50.
(d) 100.

2. For how long did the Kansas Drought of 1860 last?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 18 months.
(d) 2 years.

3. Where would a typical dance be held on the prairie?
(a) Meadow.
(b) General store.
(c) Barn.
(d) Town hall.

4. Branches were often whittled into dolls and _____________ for children's toys.
(a) Whistles.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Kazoos.
(d) Ball bats.

5. With what did the settlers beat back fires from their houses?
(a) Sod.
(b) Sand.
(c) Wet coats.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the most famous immigrant community in Kansas?

2. Where was a good place for a man to find a good woman?

3. Between what years did the majority of cattle drives take place on the American frontier?

4. Which of the following occurred in the Kansas Drought of 1860?

5. Many settlers found strength in ____________ when hardships came their way.

(see the answer key)

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