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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 kind of signs were NOT posted in Nebraska?
(a) County lines.
(b) Trail posts.
(c) Population signs.
(d) Mile markers.

2. Where did Sherwin end up settling himself in Missouri?
(a) Cedar County.
(b) Clay county.
(c) Clear County.
(d) Carbon County.

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

4. Why did Laura like the streets in Topeka?
(a) They were different.
(b) They were easy to follow.
(c) They were easy on the horses.
(d) They were not as hot.

5. How many miles did the Wilders usually cover in a day during their journey?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 20.
(d) 22.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Wilders cross the Platte River?

2. How much money a week did Laura earn?

3. Where was the Canadian woman from?

4. What was Almanzo's nickname?

5. Where were the people in the group of immigrants from?

(see the answer key)

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