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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. How do Pa and Ma fight the fire?
2. What happens to Mr. Edwards when he visits them after Pa goes to Independence?
3. Why does Pa bring Jack into the house the night he stops plowing early?
4. What does Ma do when an Indian comes in the house and speaks to Pa?
5. What is in the middle of the combs Pa brings Mary and Laura?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does the family worry about Pa getting back from Independence and what does he manage to bring with him without breaking it?
2. What does Pa say is the scream and how is the problem solved?
3. Where does Pa take Mary and Laura in Chapter 14 and what do they find there?
4. What can the settlers hear from the Indians and how are the settlers feeling about what they hear?
5. What does Pa begin to do in the spring and why is he doing it?
6. What do Mary and Laura do with their findings from the Indian village?
7. What do Mr. Scott and Mr. Edwards think about the prairie and what how do they feel about the Indians getting together?
8. Why do the girls worry about Christmas and the family worry about Mr. Edwards?
9. What does Pa do after the Indians quiet down and some leave? Who does he meet and what does Pa find out about the Indians?
10. How does Mr. Edwards get to the Ingalls for Christmas and what does he bring with him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Little House on the Prairie belongs to the historical fiction genre. Discuss the following:
Define the literary term "genre" and name three other genres in addition to the historical fiction genre. What are the advantages and disadvantages of assigning a genre to a novel? What do you think is the difference between a historical fiction and a science fiction novel or a mystery?
Essay Topic 2
Do you think most people want a happy ending in a novel? Do you think Little House on the Prairie would qualify as a novel with a happy ending? Why or why not? What do you think are three reasons to read fiction and do you think Little House on the Prairie fulfills these three reasons? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:
Fully explain why you think Little House on the Prairie is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? What do you think would be another interesting title for Little House on the Prairie and why do you think that? How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.
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