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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the fields in South Dakota described?
(a) Ruined.
(b) Plain.
(c) Rebounding.
(d) Scorched.

2. How much money did Rose's father earn while on jury duty?
(a) $70.
(b) $80.
(c) $60.
(d) $50.

3. How is the writing style of Chapter 1 different from the other chapters?
(a) It is told in the first person.
(b) It is written from the viewpoint of a child.
(c) It is a journal entry.
(d) It is told in the third person.

4. What town was Rose born in?
(a) De Smithe.
(b) De Varen.
(c) De Smet.
(d) De Ville.

5. How is the wind in South Dakota described?
(a) Cold and wet.
(b) Hot and wet.
(c) Hot and dry.
(d) Cold and dry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the date of the first day of the journey?

2. What was Almanzo's nickname?

3. Where did the animals pulling the wagons generally get watered?

4. How long did the Wilders travel before leaving South Dakota?

5. How many "Miss" states did Rose know about at the beginning of the book?

(see the answer key)

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