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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take for the Wilders to cross Kansas?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 10 days.

2. How many wagons were included in the traveling party the Wilders were in?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

3. What river did the Wilders get to when the temperature finally dropped below 100 degrees?
(a) Sell River.
(b) Stall River.
(c) Scroll River.
(d) Shell River.

4. What does Laura say everyone is attracted to?
(a) Large bodies of water.
(b) Green fields.
(c) Tall mountains.
(d) Blue skies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How high was the temperature on the first day of the journey?

2. Where was the Canadian woman from?

3. What was Almanzo's nickname?

4. What did Laura marvel at while crossing Nebraska?

5. Why did Laura like the streets in Topeka?

(see the answer key)

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