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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Pa feed Pet and Patty when he chains them to the feed-box?
(a) Nothing
(b) Oats
(c) Hay
(d) Corn

3. What is Laura doing at breakfast that her mother tells her to stop?
(a) Singing
(b) Pushing on Mary
(c) Playing with her food
(d) Reading a book

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

5. Where does Jack sleep the night he returns?
(a) With the horses
(b) Under a tree
(c) Under the wagon
(d) In the wagon

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the family spend the night the first day on the road?

3. What does Ma complain about when Jack comes into the camp?

4. Why does Laura worry about Jack and the crossing of the creek?

5. What does the family have for breakfast the morning after Jack returns?

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