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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the Canadian woman from?
(a) The West Indies.
(b) Belgium.
(c) India.
(d) France.

2. What did the Wilders do when they stopped with the Canadian woman?
(a) Sang songs.
(b) Sold supplies.
(c) Avoided each other.
(d) Swapped stories.

3. What was Almanzo's nickname?
(a) Al.
(b) Alman.
(c) Manly.
(d) Zo.

4. What did Rose always do a few years beyond her grade level?
(a) Write.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Read.
(d) Memorize.

5. What did travelers on the trail say about Missouri?
(a) It was a wasteland.
(b) It was lovely.
(c) It was no good.
(d) It was too populated.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles did the Wilders usually cover in a day during their journey?

2. How did the Wilders supplement their food supply while traveling through Nebraska?

3. What caused the banks to collapse in the place where Rose was born?

4. How wide was the Platte River?

5. What does Laura say is common in Lane County?

(see the answer key)

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