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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 trip through Missouri?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 20 days.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 5 days.

2. How wide was the Platte River?
(a) 50 feet.
(b) 100 yards.
(c) A mile.
(d) Half a mile.

3. What county did the Wilders see the farm conditions start to improve?
(a) McCranney.
(b) McCourt.
(c) McClark.
(d) McCook.

4. Which of the following is NOT a word used by Laura to describe the Nebraska bluffs?
(a) Desolate.
(b) Daunting.
(c) Unappealing.
(d) Monotonous.

5. How was the description of the journal after entering Missouri?
(a) Metphorical.
(b) Factual.
(c) Complimentary.
(d) Fantastical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of people lived in Stanton?

2. What animals were used to pull the wagons on the trip?

3. Who did Almanzo talk to when he learned Sherwin's whereabouts?

4. What river did the Wilders get to when the temperature finally dropped below 100 degrees?

5. How big was the item that Laura marveled at while crossing Nebraska?

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