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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. What time in the morning did the Wilders usually begin traveling?
(a) 6:00 am.
(b) 7:00 am.
(c) 9:00 am.
(d) 8:00 am.

2. Where did the animals pulling the wagons generally get watered?
(a) All of these.
(b) Wells.
(c) Rivers.
(d) Water barrels.

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

4. How many families were traveling in the party the Wilders were a part of?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did a man not let the Wilders camp on his property?

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

3. What was Laura's maiden name?

4. Where was Chapter 2 originally recorded?

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

(see the answer key)

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