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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 far from Independence does Pa say they are in Chapter 4?
(a) 35 miles
(b) 40 miles
(c) 100 miles
(d) 60 miles

2. What does Pa do every morning before going down into the well he is digging?
(a) Changes into his old clothes
(b) Sends a candle to the bottom
(c) Pours water from the creek into the well
(d) Releases a bird into the well

3. What does Pa do with Jack when Pa leaves?
(a) Chains him to the stable
(b) Leaves him running loose
(c) Stakes him in front of the house on a rope
(d) Ties him to the wagon wheel

4. Who drives the wagon across the ford?
(a) Ma
(b) Mary
(c) Pa
(d) Laura

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Laura and Pa wish when they hear wolves?

2. What kind of hinges does Pa put on the cabin door?

3. What are bothering the girls at the creek?

4. Where does Pa decide to move the family?

5. How much of the house does Pa and Mr. Edwards get done the first day he comes over?

(see the answer key)

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