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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 do the girls wear to bed?
(a) Red flannel nightgowns
(b) Flannel pajama pants
(c) Flower-pattern nightgowns
(d) Cotton gingham nightgowns

2. What does Pa see in the treetops on his way home from the Scotts’?
(a) Nothing, it is night
(b) A panther
(c) An Indian scout
(d) A Great Horned Owl

3. What did Mr. Edwards bring with him to contribute to the meal?
(a) 2 turtledoves
(b) 9 sweet potatoes
(c) A chocolate cake
(d) Cranberry sauce

4. What do the girls say the Indians had eaten in the village?
(a) Cornmeal pancakes
(b) Rabbits
(c) Fried Indian bread
(d) Quail

5. Where are the men taking the cattle?
(a) Independence
(b) Fort Laramie
(c) Fort Dodge
(d) Kansas City

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How big was the wolf pack Pa saw on the prairie?

3. How does Pa fasten the barn door shut?

4. Why are the cowboys singing?

5. What do the cowboys tell Pa they will give him for his help?

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