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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Almanzo talk to when he learned Sherwin's whereabouts?
(a) A teacher.
(b) An immigrant.
(c) A farmer.
(d) A land agent.

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

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a word used by Laura to describe the Nebraska bluffs?
(a) Unappealing.
(b) Desolate.
(c) Monotonous.
(d) Daunting.

5. How much was a cord of oak in Missouri?
(a) $4.
(b) $1.
(c) $2.
(d) $3.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What spooked Prince?

3. What was Laura's occupation at the beginning of the book?

4. Who wrote Chapter 2 of this book?

5. Why did the Cooleys want to take a more Westernly route?

(see the answer key)

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