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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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

3. How many piles of logs does Pa make over the days?
(a) 4
(b) 2
(c) 1
(d) 3

4. How much of the house does Pa and Mr. Edwards get done the first day he comes over?
(a) Two-thirds of it
(b) Half of it
(c) All but the windows and roof
(d) All but the roof

5. What does Pa use for a temporary roof?
(a) Tree branches tied together
(b) Thatch
(c) Woven prairie grasses
(d) The wagon canvas

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ma do to help Pa build the house when the logs were three logs high?

2. How far away does the nearest neighbor live?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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