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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Laura and Pa wish when they hear wolves?
(a) That the pack was not so close
(b) That they were already in a house
(c) That the wolves would finish hunting quickly and leave
(d) That Jack was with them

2. Why does Pa fill the tub with water in Chapter 4?
(a) So Ma can do the laundry
(b) So the family can bathe
(c) So they can bathe Jack
(d) For the horses to drink

3. How does the family get the goods they need to travel?
(a) They trade for them with fur
(b) They buy them with gold bullion
(c) They steal them
(d) They trade two cows for the needed supplies

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laura tell her Ma Laura would like to see now that they are in Indian territory?

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

3. What does Patty do when Pet tries to eat Patty’s food?

4. Where does Jack sleep the night he returns?

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

(see the answer key)

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