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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What had to be reset in Schuyler?
(a) The money rights.
(b) The wagon order.
(c) The tires.
(d) The horses.

3. What was Laura's occupation at the beginning of the book?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Seamstress.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Writer.

4. How much was an acre of land selling for in Beldon, Nebraska?
(a) $45.
(b) $15.
(c) $25.
(d) $35.

5. Why were the Wilders able to cross more ground per day in Kansas?
(a) The horses were healed.
(b) The weather was good.
(c) The roads were better.
(d) The children walked faster.

Short Answer Questions

1. How high was the grain that the Wilders saw in the fields in South Dakota?

2. What relieved Laura when Prince was stopped after being spooked?

3. How long was the journey to the Wilder's new home?

4. What city was the biggest they all saw in Nebraska?

5. What was Laura's maiden name?

(see the answer key)

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