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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What method does Pa use to build the fireplace?
(a) Stone-set overlay
(b) Mortar and tar chinking
(c) Cross patch square
(d) Stick-and-daub

2. What does the family have for breakfast the morning after Jack returns?
(a) Pancakes and bacon
(b) Porridge and milk
(c) Cheese and toast
(d) Eggs and ham

3. What did Laura do with Mary and Carrie when a burning stick fell into the cabin?
(a) Yelled at Mary and grabbed Carrie
(b) Slapped Mary to get her out of her paralyzed fear
(c) Pulled the rocking chair away from the stick
(d) Nothing

4. What did Pa use to finish off the logs he cut to open up the fireplace?
(a) Green oak slabs
(b) He used more rocks
(c) Metal sheeting
(d) Flat rocks

5. Why does Pa think the eyes they see in the dark are not from a wolf?
(a) The horses do not appear upset
(b) They shine green instead of red
(c) The animal in the dark is too quiet
(d) The animal in the dark is alone

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pa go at the beginning of Chapter 11?

2. What do the girls have to clean out of the house before they can move into it?

3. What was the first food Ma cooked in the new fireplace?

4. How far from Independence does Pa say they are in Chapter 4?

5. What river is near the Ingalls’ homestead site?

(see the answer key)

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