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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Almanzo choose to take a ridge road?
(a) It was more exciting.
(b) It would spare the horses.
(c) It was not the path the money lenders took.
(d) It was faster.

2. How many miles did the Wilders usually cover in a day during their journey?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 22.
(d) 20.

3. What city was the biggest they all saw in Nebraska?
(a) Ainsworth.
(b) Corn Husker.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Battle Creek.

4. Where was the driest land in all of Kansas?
(a) Cornville.
(b) Louisville.
(c) Kingsvill.
(d) Marysville.

5. How much money a week did Laura earn?
(a) $10.
(b) $20.
(c) $2.
(d) $1.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Almanzo hate most about Nebraska?

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

3. What kind of people lived in Stanton?

4. How did the Wilders cross the Platte River?

5. How old was Rose when she started her journey?

(see the answer key)

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