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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Almanzo talk to when he learned Sherwin's whereabouts?
(a) A land agent.
(b) A farmer.
(c) A teacher.
(d) An immigrant.

2. How much did an acre of land in the county, past the immigrant camp sell for?
(a) $21.
(b) $23.
(c) $19.
(d) $17.

3. What was the name of the town the Wilders were moving to?
(a) Manchester.
(b) Mansfield.
(c) Manor.
(d) Mannington.

4. Why did the Wilders camp in ravines while in Nebraska?
(a) To escape the animals.
(b) To hide from Indians.
(c) To build campfires.
(d) To avoid the wind.

5. The price of which of the following items was NOT listed in Chapter 2?
(a) Lumber.
(b) Food.
(c) Land.
(d) Alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Almanzo's nickname?

2. What spooked one of the Cooley's horses in the big city in Nebraska?

3. How big were the watermelons at Ash Grove?

4. What county did the Wilders see the farm conditions start to improve?

5. What was the road in Missouri lined with?

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