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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ma decide to do after the girls go to bed the night before Christmas?
(a) Help Pa erect a bridge
(b) Hang their stockings
(c) Sings Christmas carols with Pa
(d) Goes to bed early

3. What family does Pat say lives three miles away?
(a) The Parkers
(b) The Flynns
(c) The Roberts
(d) The Scotts

4. Where does the family spend the night the first day on the road?
(a) In an abandoned cabin
(b) At Ma's parents' house
(c) At a trade station
(d) At Pepin

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Mr. Edwards when he visits them after Pa goes to Independence?

2. Who are in the house when two Indians enter it?

3. What do the cowboys tell Pa they will give him for his help?

4. What surprise does Pa bring Ma from Independence?

5. Why are the cowboys singing?

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