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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 and Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following diseases was common among the Kansas settlers?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Measles.
(c) Cholera.
(d) Tuberculosis

2. Picnics would most often occur on Saturday or ______________.
(a) Thursday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Wednesday.

3. What kind of plow was used to turn the earth?
(a) Breaking plow.
(b) Sod buster plow.
(c) Earth mover plow.
(d) Garden plow.

4. What was a major occasion for social gatherings among prairie families?
(a) Christenings.
(b) Cabin raisings.
(c) Funerals.
(d) Weddings.

5. Which of the following describes how Native Americans were viewed by the settlers?
(a) Fear.
(b) Joy.
(c) Acceptance.
(d) Gratitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where would a typical dance be held on the prairie?

2. The disappearance of _______________ made the Native American visits less friendly.

3. What became the staple crops for the Kansas farmer?

4. Why were men not attracted to frontier teaching positions?

5. Which of the following might have served as a church in early frontier life?

(see the answer key)

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