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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How far away does the nearest neighbor live?
(a) 2 miles
(b) 6 miles
(c) 3 miles
(d) 5 miles

3. What kind of berries do Ma and Laura go to pick?
(a) Strawberries
(b) Blackberries
(c) Blueberries
(d) Raspberries

4. How does the family cross the Missouri River?
(a) They do not cross the river but travel alongside it
(b) At a ford
(c) On a bridge
(d) On a raft

5. What happens to the wagon as they cross the creek?
(a) One of the horses stumbles in the water
(b) The right rear wheel gets stuck in the sandy bottom
(c) Nothing happens
(d) The front brake smashes on a rock

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pa do with Jack when Pa leaves?

2. What do the men hit at the bottom of the well before water?

3. Where does Pa go at the beginning of Chapter 11?

4. What language does Pa think the Indian was speaking?

5. Where does Pa put Pet and Patty after he un-harnessed them?

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