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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 Pa do when he decides to take Jack to the Indian camp with him?

2. How do Pa and Ma fight the fire?

3. What is in the middle of the combs Pa brings Mary and Laura?

4. How does Pa get his boots off?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pa begin to do in the spring and why is he doing it?

2. Why does the family worry about Pa getting back from Independence and what does he manage to bring with him without breaking it?

3. Who helps the Ingalls family when they are sick and how do they help them?

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

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

6. What do Pa and Mr. Scott hit before they get water in the well and what does Laura think of the water?

7. Why does Pa go to the Scotts’ in the middle of the night?

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

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

10. How does Jack, Pa and Ma feel about all the Indians going down the trail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not? Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as Little House on the Prairie help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading Little House on the Prairie? With which characters do you identify most? Why? Use examples from Little House on the Prairie to support your answer.

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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