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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Edwards say Santa was riding when Santa was in Independence?

2. What does Pa say is the reasons the Indians are leaving in different directions?

3. Who is leading the Indians who ride past the house in Chapter 27?

4. What does Ma say she and the girls would have done if the fire had come while Pa was gone?

5. Why were there small holes in the ground at the Indian camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pa say is the scream and how is the problem solved?

2. How does the Ingalls family become sick?

3. Why do the girls worry about Christmas and the family worry about Mr. Edwards?

4. How does Mr. Edwards get to the Ingalls for Christmas and what does he bring with him?

5. What does Pa eat when he feels better and what does Mrs. Scott think of his choice of foods?

6. What can the settlers hear from the Indians and how are the settlers feeling about what they hear?

7. What does Pa agree to do for the cattlemen who come by the house and what do they offer him?

8. What do Mary and Laura do with their findings from the Indian village?

9. How do Mary and Laura find out there is something going on with the Indians and what does Pa say is happening?

10. What happens when Mr. Edwards stops by to do chores when Pa goes to Independence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the protagonists of the story and why you believe they are such? Identify the antagonists of the story and why you believe they are such? Which three secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot? Which, if any, characters are not essential to the story? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

Trace and analyze the theme of self-reliance in Little House on the Prairie. Consider the following questions as you write: Examine which characters are most concerned with being independent and how they demonstrate independence? What might drive them to be self-reliant?

Trace and analyze the theme of joy in one’s life in Little House on the Prairie. How is joy found in a difficult life? How are the joys in the Ingalls lives different from those in modern America? How might finding the good in everyday help a family survive a harsh environment? Use examples from Little House on the Prairie to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

No matter what happens to the Ingalls family, they exhibit a hardy pioneer spirit as they pursue their American dream. They essentially risk their lives for a chance at owning land in virgin territory.

Discuss, in depth, the reason the Ingalls are willing to risk so much by moving to Indian territory. Consider the meaning of pioneer spirit in your answer. Use examples from Little House on the Prairie to support your answer.

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