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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the family cross the Missouri River?
(a) On a raft
(b) At a ford
(c) They do not cross the river but travel alongside it
(d) On a bridge

2. What happens to the wagon as they cross the creek?
(a) The front brake smashes on a rock
(b) One of the horses stumbles in the water
(c) The right rear wheel gets stuck in the sandy bottom
(d) Nothing happens

3. Why does Laura worry about Jack and the crossing of the creek?
(a) Jack has very short hair and the water is very cold
(b) Jack does not know how to swim
(c) Pa will not let Jack ride in the wagon
(d) Jack will not stay in the wagon

4. What does Patty do when Pet tries to eat Patty’s food?
(a) Nips Pet with her teeth
(b) Stomps on Pet's foot
(c) Pushes Pet away
(d) Kicks Pet

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the family hear during the night of their first night traveling?

2. What do Laura and Pa wish when they hear wolves?

3. How does the family get the goods they need to travel?

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

5. How is the family carrying their supplies and the people?

(see the answer key)

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