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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Laura standing in the picture that shows Almanzo and the horse team?
(a) The house window.
(b) A ravine.
(c) On the horse.
(d) In a buggy.

2. What kind of traders did the Wilders avoid camping by after they crossed the Elkhorn Bridge?
(a) Land traders.
(b) Cow traders.
(c) Money lenders.
(d) Horse traders.

3. What color was the Wilder's make-shift wagon painted?
(a) Green.
(b) Black.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

4. Why did the Wilders camp in ravines while in Nebraska?
(a) To escape the animals.
(b) To build campfires.
(c) To hide from Indians.
(d) To avoid the wind.

5. How much were the big watermelons at Ash Grove?
(a) 15 cents.
(b) 20 cents.
(c) 10 cents.
(d) 5 cents.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What format is Chapter 2 written in?

3. How much money did the Wilders save up for their trip?

4. What was the name of the horse that rode with Prince?

5. What county did the Wilders see the farm conditions start to improve?

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