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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 - Missouri.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long was the journey to the Wilder's new home?
(a) 600 miles.
(b) 650 miles.
(c) 700 miles.
(d) 750 miles.

2. Where was the Canadian woman from?
(a) India.
(b) France.
(c) Belgium.
(d) The West Indies.

3. What state was the nicest small town of the trip in?
(a) Nebraska.
(b) Missouri.
(c) South Dakota.
(d) Kansas.

4. What did Almanzo say made the soil in Missouri so good?
(a) The rivers.
(b) The shade trees.
(c) The rolling land.
(d) The cooler weather.

5. What spooked one of the Cooley's horses in the big city in Nebraska?
(a) A large black man.
(b) A motor car.
(c) A cougar.
(d) A train.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Wilders cross the Platte River?

2. What was Almanzo's nickname?

3. How did the Wilders supplement their food supply while traveling through Nebraska?

4. What does Laura say everyone is attracted to?

5. How was the description of the journal after entering Missouri?

(see the answer key)

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