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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money did the Wilders save up for their trip?
(a) $100.
(b) $125.
(c) $75.
(d) $150.

2. What did Almanzo use to make a wagon for his family?
(a) A freight wagon.
(b) A hack.
(c) A buggy.
(d) A couple of feed boxes.

3. What was Laura's maiden name?
(a) Intrall.
(b) Ingalls.
(c) Inmer.
(d) Inger.

4. What was Laura's occupation at the beginning of the book?
(a) Writer.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Seamstress.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money did Rose's father earn while on jury duty?

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

3. How many hours a week would Laura usually work at the beginning of the book?

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

5. How long was Rose's father on jury duty?

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