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

2. What animals were used to pull the wagons on the trip?
(a) Mules.
(b) Oxen.
(c) Horses.
(d) Donkeys.

3. What color was the Wilder's make-shift wagon painted?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

4. How many days did the Wilders travel to get to their new home?
(a) 45 days.
(b) 35 days.
(c) 50 days.
(d) 40 days.

5. Where did the Wilders come across the group of immigrants?
(a) Hutchinson County.
(b) Henderson City.
(c) Haroldson Township.
(d) Hendrickson County.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time in the morning did the Wilders usually begin traveling?

2. How long did the crops fail in the place Rose was born?

3. What did Sherwin call the place where the Wilders chose to move to?

4. What day of the week did the Wilders NOT travel while on their journey?

5. What was the date of the last day of the journey?

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