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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the longest distance the Wilders traveled in one day while in Kansas?
(a) 15 miles.
(b) 25 miles.
(c) 27 miles.
(d) 17 miles.

2. Where did Prince get spooked?
(a) Rosston.
(b) Ross Towneship.
(c) Rossville.
(d) Ross Town.

3. What was clabber?
(a) Gravy.
(b) Bear jerkey.
(c) Curdled milk.
(d) Hard tack.

4. What time did Laura cross into Missouri?
(a) 2:14 pm.
(b) 1:14 pm.
(c) 3:24 pm.
(d) 2:24 pm.

5. What did Laura think was most impressive about her favorite town in Kansas?
(a) The rivers.
(b) The orchards.
(c) The structures.
(d) The people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many bushels did Almanzo say a big grain field in South Dakota would reap at harvest?

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

3. How big was the item that Laura marveled at while crossing Nebraska?

4. What kind of wagon did the family traveling with the Wilders have?

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

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