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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the family carrying their supplies and the people?
(a) An ox cart
(b) A covered wagon
(c) A utility wagon and two saddle horses
(d) A large carriage

2. Where does Pa get the nails to use on the roof?
(a) From Mr. Scott
(b) From the general store
(c) He brought them from their old home
(d) From Mr. Edwards

3. What does Pa plan to make after he lays the floor?
(a) A bedstead for Ma and Pa
(b) A watering trough
(c) A crib for Carrie
(d) Bunk beds for Laura and Mary

4. How does Pa hold together the cabin door?
(a) With pegs
(b) With ropes
(c) With nails
(d) With sinews

5. How does Pa fasten the barn door shut?
(a) With a handle
(b) With a latch
(c) With a pole
(d) With a chain

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pa do every morning before going down into the well he is digging?

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

3. What does Laura consider doing when the Indians enter the house?

4. When did Pet deliver a colt?

5. How does the family cross the Missouri River?

(see the answer key)

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