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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Edwards tell Ma about the Indians?
(a) They are meeting with the government next week
(b) They attacked the two bachelors last night
(c) They are all camped in the shelter of the bluffs
(d) They have all left

3. Where does Pa find Mr. Scott one morning?
(a) Feeding Jack venison
(b) Sleeping in the barn
(c) Passed out in the bottom of the well
(d) Sitting on the front porch

4. What does the family have for breakfast the morning after Jack returns?
(a) Eggs and ham
(b) Pancakes and bacon
(c) Cheese and toast
(d) Porridge and milk

5. What does Ma do when an Indian comes in the house and speaks to Pa?
(a) Sends the girls to the barn
(b) She ties Jack to the bed and hides Pa’s pistol
(c) Sits down with Pa and the Indian
(d) Makes both Pa and the Indian dinner

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Laura have a difficult time falling asleep the night Jack returns?

2. When did Pet deliver a colt?

3. Where are the men taking the cattle?

4. What did Laura do with Mary and Carrie when a burning stick fell into the cabin?

5. Who helps Laura get Mary water when the family is sick?

(see the answer key)

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