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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pa tell the Scotts is the reason he came to their house in the middle of the night?
(a) He thinks he heard a gunshot
(b) The cow ran away in their direction
(c) Jack ran off barking into the distance
(d) He does not talk to the Scotts

2. What does Ma do with the first milk Pa gets from the cow?
(a) Saves it for mashed potatoes
(b) Makes butter
(c) Puts it into the cornbread
(d) Gives it to Carrie

3. What kind of hinges does Pa put on the cabin door?
(a) Wood ones
(b) Leather ones
(c) Metal ones
(d) He does not use hinges because the door is sliding

4. What do the cowboys tell Pa they will give him for his help?
(a) A cow, a bull, and a calf
(b) A side of beef
(c) A new cow
(d) Two cows and a bull

5. Why did the cattle move so slowly?
(a) The cowboys' horses moved slowly
(b) The herd was mostly cows with calves
(c) They stopped to eat a lot
(d) They ground was too rocky to run

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Edwards say Santa was riding when Santa was in Independence?

2. What does Mr. Edwards say he did to get to the Ingalls house Christmas morning?

3. Why did Pa and Patty come galloping into the homestead in Chapter 7?

4. What does Pa bring into the house the day before Christmas?

5. Why are the cowboys singing?

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