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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Laura have a difficult time falling asleep the night Jack returns?
(a) The horses are making a lot of noise eating
(b) Her parents are talking
(c) She is too excited about Jack
(d) The baby is crying

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

3. What are the first two logs Pa put into a ditch for the house called?
(a) Foundation beams
(b) Joists
(c) Sills
(d) Studs

4. What does Ma complain about when Jack comes into the camp?
(a) Jack wants food immediately
(b) Laura gets all wet hugging him
(c) He is covered in thistles
(d) Laura and Pa's screams wake the baby

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pa feed Pet and Patty when he chains them to the feed-box?

2. What does Mr. Edwards tell Laura he is?

3. How does Pa fasten the barn door shut?

4. Who is the only person Pet let touch her colt?

5. What is sod?

(see the answer key)

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