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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long was the journey to the Wilder's new home?
(a) 700 miles.
(b) 750 miles.
(c) 650 miles.
(d) 600 miles.

3. What divided South Ottawa from North Ottawa?
(a) A road.
(b) A river.
(c) A forest.
(d) A train track.

4. How wide was the Platte River?
(a) 50 feet.
(b) Half a mile.
(c) 100 yards.
(d) A mile.

5. What were the Wilders able to eat a lot of as they passed through Kansas?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Bread.
(c) Roots.
(d) Wheat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Wilders decide to move when the banks started failing?

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

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

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

5. What had to be reset in Schuyler?

(see the answer key)

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