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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The 'Steaders.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much do the passengers have to pay for mattress, tin, and soap on board ship?
(a) 4 shillings.
(b) 2 shillings.
(c) 3 shillings.
(d) 5 shillings.

2. In early 1891, where does Rob think they can get more hay if they add another thousand sheep to their flock?
(a) Spedderson.
(b) Frew.
(c) Duff.
(d) Erskine.

3. Who is president of the United States that first year that Rob and Angus are homesteading?
(a) Harrison.
(b) Van Buren.
(c) Tyler.
(d) Jackson.

4. What color eyes does Lucas have?
(a) Brown.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Gray.

5. How long after Davie Erskine was dragged by a horse does Adair have a miscarriage?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 2 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of trees does Angus see when the storm lets up as they are traveling to Gros Ventre?

2. When is Angus's and Adair's son born?

3. Near where does the steward have the passengers throw their straw mattresses overboard?

4. Where does the ship that Rob and Angus are taking to America pick up Irish passengers?

5. Where did the founder of Gros Ventre come from and go back to?

(see the answer key)

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