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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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

2. Why does Pa want the family to move?
(a) He thinks wild animals are being kept away from the area
(b) His brother is also moving there
(c) He has lost his farm
(d) He believes that wild animals will overrun the area

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

4. What was the first food Ma cooked in the new fireplace?
(a) Prairie Hen
(b) Cornbread
(c) Beef stew
(d) Chicken

5. What are bothering the girls at the creek?
(a) There is a crow that keeps buzzing them
(b) Mosquitoes
(c) Horseflies
(d) Jack is barking too much

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What method does Pa use to build the fireplace?

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

4. How does Pa bring logs up from the creek bottom?

5. Where does Pa decide to move the family?

(see the answer key)

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